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G78 RGN

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,020 mi
Last recorded93,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 RGN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 93,020 miles

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

Dent in fuel tank

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,932 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dent in fuel tank

Fail 7 Jun 2024 92,931 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dent in fuel tank

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,565 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fuel tank has a large dent in the bottom

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 92,527 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,174 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arches corroded sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,481 miles

Drivers rear tyre cracking bit not through cord

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,778 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner tread/ perishing (4.1.E.1)

offside A pillar corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,042 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,469 miles

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

valve stem oil seals ?

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,434 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,229 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 85,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

engine smokey

front track control arm bushes have play

nearside rear lens broken

Fail 14 Jul 2008 82,826 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

engine smokey

front track control arm bushes have play

nearside rear lens broken

Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 80,024 miles

front pads look low . some suspension bushes starting to crack due to age front and rear . n/s/r light lens broken ,

Pass 12 Jul 2005 78,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G78 RGN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G78 RGN, 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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G78 RGN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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