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G646 OJX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,343 mi
Last recorded75,343 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 OJX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 75,343 miles

Slight play in steering

Pass 9 Aug 2025 74,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides minor play

Pass 3 Aug 2024 74,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,140 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 73,762 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 73,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 73,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,595 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 64,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G646 OJX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G646 OJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G646 OJX registered?

G646 OJX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G646 OJX safe to buy?

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