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G749 AAR

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,240 mi
Last recorded32,240 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 AAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 32,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 27,869 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 27,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,918 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 2 Jun 2014 15,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 10,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 99,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,069 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 98,267 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 97,992 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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G749 AAR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G749 AAR, 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 G749 AAR registered?

G749 AAR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G749 AAR safe to buy?

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