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G65 CAC

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,974 mi
Last recorded54,974 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 CAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 54,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 54,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,671 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 53,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,099 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise from engine when underload

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,274 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

foot brake lever to brake servo has slight movement at its mounting point on bulk head

middle and rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,251 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

foot brake lever to brake servo has slight movement at its mounting point on bulk head

middle and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,318 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 47,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,244 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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G65 CAC is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G65 CAC, 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 G65 CAC registered?

G65 CAC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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