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G714 SMW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,869 mi
Last recorded14,869 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG714 SMW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 14,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 14,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 14,681 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 14,681 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 14,473 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,137 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 11,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,818 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,707 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 98,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 97,364 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 97,306 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

center exhaust rubber beginning to split

nearside rear secondary sidelight not working

Pass 11 Feb 2006 94,564 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 94,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G714 SMW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G714 SMW, 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 G714 SMW registered?

G714 SMW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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