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G761 JOB

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 JOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 83,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,837 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 90,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 90,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch behind bumper corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch and sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 90,808 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 May 2023 90,808 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,427 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,421 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,249 miles

battery loose

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,317 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,149 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 82,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 75,616 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2006 72,922 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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G761 JOB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G761 JOB, 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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G761 JOB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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