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G774 MPW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

49,176 mi
Last recorded49,176 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 MPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 49,176 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 48,959 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 48,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,351 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 48,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,310 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 47,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 46,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,519 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,811 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,501 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,499 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,829 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 39,824 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,375 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 38,682 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 38,682 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,101 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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G774 MPW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G774 MPW, 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 G774 MPW registered?

G774 MPW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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