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G707 TFD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,950 mi
Last recorded52,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG707 TFD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,950 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Needs changing ASAP !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,930 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various under body repairs under sealed

Fail 9 Jul 2021 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

various under body repairs under sealed

Fail 12 Jun 2021 52,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill requires attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner tie rod end side. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill requires attention. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn This is the lower SHOCKER bush has excessive movement side to side requires attention. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy bit rough when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy bit rough when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-body has been under sealed few areas of corrosion nothing excessive.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,120 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,792 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

engine as oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,137 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,646 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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G707 TFD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G707 TFD, 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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G707 TFD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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