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G785 JMS

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,596 mi
Last recorded92,596 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG785 JMS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 92,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ,above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Plastics (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Plastics (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,006 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 90,604 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 88,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,575 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,898 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,422 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 85,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 85,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,149 miles

Rear inner sills (both sides) slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,145 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear inner sills (both sides) slightly corroded

Rear rubber exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,567 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,677 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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G785 JMS is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 G785 JMS, 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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G785 JMS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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