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G640 XMK

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,585 mi
Last recorded50,585 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 XMK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 50,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 49,854 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 49,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2020 46,500 miles

Hazard switch intermittent

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,404 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,343 miles

near side mirror

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,438 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER MIRROR MISSING

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

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

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION FINE, OPERATION LOW

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,478 miles

corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes

nearside door mirror broken

Fail 2 Apr 2009 32,478 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

battery weak

corrosion on front to rear metal fuel pipes

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,094 miles

nearsde door mirror broken

Fail 7 Apr 2008 31,094 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearsde door mirror broken

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,211 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G640 XMK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G640 XMK, 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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G640 XMK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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