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G782 ECF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,666 mi
Last recorded29,666 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 ECF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 28,489 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,409 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive osf drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,326 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 27,464 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

small cut in outer wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,464 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

small cut in outer wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 27,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,567 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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G782 ECF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G782 ECF, 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 G782 ECF registered?

G782 ECF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G782 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G782 ECF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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