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G791 XMK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,902 mi
Last recorded84,902 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG791 XMK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,026 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 82,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,641 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r under body sill slightly corroded

rear both side wishbon corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,899 miles

both side rear underbody sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 75,694 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G791 XMK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue 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 G791 XMK, 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 G791 XMK registered?

G791 XMK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G791 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G791 XMK 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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