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G742 XRJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

24,969 mi
Last recorded24,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 XRJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 24,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 19,280 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2016 15,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 68,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing all rear belts (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,360 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake matel pies not cheaked propely due to protaction coated & ubove covers

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust sytem corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 61,358 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake matel pies not cheaked propely due to protaction coated & ubove covers

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust sytem corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,702 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 37,672 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,114 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 36,407 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 36,407 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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G742 XRJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G742 XRJ, 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 G742 XRJ registered?

G742 XRJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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