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G592 AVX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,558 mi
Last recorded40,558 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG592 AVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 40,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 39,603 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres starting to wear in inner edges

handbrake has travel

minor leak at manifold

Pass 25 Jul 2008 84,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 84,600 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front springs appear to have been cut?

Pass 21 May 2007 3,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,028 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 92,642 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to front bumper

second boot door not opening properly

tca bushes worn

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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G592 AVX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G592 AVX, 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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G592 AVX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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