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G600 XRT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,968 mi
Last recorded6,968 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG600 XRT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 6,968 miles

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2025 6,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 6,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 5,900 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 5,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 1,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 1,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,203 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,821 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

both inner & outer sills corroded

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 83,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 82,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 77,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,545 miles

main beam warning light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,529 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 73,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G600 XRT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G600 XRT, 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 G600 XRT registered?

G600 XRT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G600 XRT safe to buy?

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