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G704 TKO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,344 mi
Last recorded88,344 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 TKO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,312 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,813 miles

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,419 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 85,412 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 85,410 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

general body corrosion

slight distortion both rear tyres

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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G704 TKO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G704 TKO, 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 G704 TKO registered?

G704 TKO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G704 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G704 TKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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