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G725 UGU

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,012 mi
Last recorded23,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 UGU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 23,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 22,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 21,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 21,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 21,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,406 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,333 miles

n/s wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2015 20,333 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bad oil leak around engine sump area

n/s wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,505 miles

both cv boots cracking slightly

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front exhaust box slightly deteriorated and has a slight blow

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

unable to fully examine condition of underbody and brake pipes etc.. due to being undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2013 17,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both cv boots cracking slightly

engine has an oil leak

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front exhaust box slightly deteriorated and has a slight blow

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

unable to fully examine condition of underbody and brake pipes etc.. due to being undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,091 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2012 8,091 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2012 166 miles

centre exhaust has a mounting missing

front brakes imbalanced just within limit

n/s rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 166 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust has a mounting missing

front brakes imbalanced just within limit

n/s rear outer wheel arch corroded

oil leak around pressure switch

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,311 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

n/s rear outer lower wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight crack in n/s wing mirror glass

slight play o/s steering rack joint

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 77,646 miles

Exhast fouls on rear panel

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content high on tickover

Front brake discs worn and slightly surface corrosion/pitting

Front service brake veers left

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre wall has minor kerb damage

Nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 77,646 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content high on tickover

Front discs worn and slight surface corrosion/pitting

Front service brake veers left

Nearisde wing mirror slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre wall has minor kerb damage

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust fouls on rear panel

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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G725 UGU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G725 UGU, 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 G725 UGU registered?

G725 UGU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 July 1990.

Is G725 UGU safe to buy?

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