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G701 PNH

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

2,247 mi
Last recorded2,247 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 PNH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 2,247 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 71,566 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Fail 23 May 2019 71,566 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Pass 14 May 2018 71,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,097 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working when lights switched on (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside damp in side

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear shock slightly week

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

Offside damp inside

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lower gear box mount two rear bolts

near side rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 4 Sep 2015 70,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside damp in side

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear shock slightly week

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

Offside damp inside

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lower gear box mount two rear bolts

near side rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 60,715 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 60,704 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,709 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2008 69,709 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/front tyre inner wall perishing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,011 miles

offside front tyre inner wall perishing

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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G701 PNH is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G701 PNH, 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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G701 PNH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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