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G621 RGP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG621 RGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,013 miles

coolant expansion tank leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,305 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive There is an oil leak from the lower engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper The windscreen rear view mirror is missing.

Nearside Front Outer There is damage to the bumper corner n/s/f.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,638 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,899 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 61,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,432 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 59,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,179 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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G621 RGP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G621 RGP, 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 G621 RGP registered?

G621 RGP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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