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G690 BLM

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,214 mi
Last recorded94,214 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 BLM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,935 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 50,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,995 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort low on n/s

Pass 10 Sep 2022 50,945 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 50,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (wheel arch) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (above brake pedal) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (wires wrapped steering column) (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (outer sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(brake fluid warning lamp defective, not working)

(slight corrosion to both front inner sill areas, recommend repair)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (middle to rear sleeve) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer (cv gaitor slightly perished)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (recommend replacement) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front (shock absorber dust cover insecure/split)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (recommend replacement) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer (cv gaitor slightly perished)

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,946 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective NOT WORKING (1.1.10 (f))

NSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT POOR

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))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2020 50,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN NEAR SEAT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective NOT WORKING (1.1.10 (f))

NSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT POOR

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))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2019 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,580 miles

ALL WHEELS: RUBBER VALVE STEMS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Brake fluid warning lamp defective NOT ILLUMINATING (1.1.10 (f))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured HEAVY AMP CABLE FROM BATTERY (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 38,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN INDICATOR & SIDE LIGHT SWITCHED ON (4.3.3 (b))

ALL WHEELS: RUBBER VALVE STEMS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Brake fluid warning lamp defective NOT ILLUMINATING (1.1.10 (f))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured HEAVY AMP CABLE FROM BATTERY (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,079 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,244 miles

slight blue smoke

Fail 23 Sep 2015 30,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G690 BLM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G690 BLM, 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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G690 BLM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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