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G574 XPA

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,876 mi
Last recorded51,876 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG574 XPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 30,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 30,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 30,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 30,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 30,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 28,938 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 28,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 28,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2011 27,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,340 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 25,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,865 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 21,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2005 19,810 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 19,810 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G574 XPA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G574 XPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G574 XPA registered?

G574 XPA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 November 1990.

Is G574 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G574 XPA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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