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G765 BVT

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,864 mi
Last recorded43,864 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG765 BVT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 43,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,601 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,598 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 43,597 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 43,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,068 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 42,657 miles

All 4 tyres worn

Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,508 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,271 miles

All four tyres getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,875 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,417 miles

All four tyres getting low

Offside rear inner arch slight corrosion

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 40,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,919 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 31,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 24,336 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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G765 BVT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G765 BVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G765 BVT registered?

G765 BVT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1990.

Is G765 BVT safe to buy?

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