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G751 XHY

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,326 mi
Last recorded49,326 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG751 XHY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 49,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 48,760 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 47,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 47,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,126 miles

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,120 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,972 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,370 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,688 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2012 44,688 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,965 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,903 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 42,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,345 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 41,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 39,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,974 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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G751 XHY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G751 XHY, 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 G751 XHY registered?

G751 XHY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G751 XHY safe to buy?

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