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G738 KOB

1990 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,977 mi
Last recorded32,977 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 KOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 32,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers/bodykit fitted

underside undersealed

Fail 15 May 2025 32,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers/bodykit fitted

underside undersealed

Pass 24 May 2024 30,876 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 30,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 30,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 27,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 23,568 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various area's of under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 23,568 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various area's of under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 19,746 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 19,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,698 miles

Nearside Front play at lower ball joint

Offside Front play at lower ball joint

Fail 18 Jul 2018 19,694 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front play at lower ball joint

Offside Front play at lower ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,639 miles

all exhaust rubbers are deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2015 19,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers are deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2014 19,190 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S front tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heavily under sealed underneath

Fail 24 Oct 2014 19,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S front tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heavily under sealed underneath

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,829 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

boot wont latch securely closed

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 18,827 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

boot wont latch securely closed

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 18,812 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,777 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 18,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all bushers perrished

sills coved

under body corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,521 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 327 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 96,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 93,835 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 93,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G738 KOB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G738 KOB, 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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G738 KOB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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