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G673 ECF

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,839 mi
Last recorded1,839 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG673 ECF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 1,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 1,639 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,377 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 99,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 97,840 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 97,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,914 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant header tank split

Fail 24 Jun 2015 95,914 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant header tank split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,975 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,975 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 91,152 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 87,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 81,797 miles

unable to carry out full corrosion inspection due to side skirts fitted

Fail 25 May 2010 81,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to carry out full corrosion inspection due to side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 86,436 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 84,052 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,626 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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G673 ECF is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G673 ECF, 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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G673 ECF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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