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G606 EHF

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,844 mi
Last recorded4,844 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG606 EHF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 4,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 2,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 2,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 771 miles

Front Number plate lightly damaged

General under side condition represents age of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 469 miles

General under side condition represents age of vehicle

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,979 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Inner sills/floors on both sides heavily undersealed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm/antiroll bar end bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel inside of boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement-ALL

Fail 11 Jan 2019 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim- barely noticable (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working plus switch telltale illuminated constantly? (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep age cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak metal pipes corroded at front of engine

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2

Inner sills/ floors on both sides heavily undersealed

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm/antiroll bar end bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel inside of boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement- ALL

Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,897 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 84,954 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 84,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G606 EHF is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G606 EHF, 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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G606 EHF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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