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G794 EPB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,200 mi
Last recorded53,200 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 EPB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 53,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated tiny pin hole in bellow (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 46,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 44,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,359 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 28,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,300 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,631 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,353 miles

slight corroision to offside rear outer sill panel

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 18,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight corroision to offside rear outer sill panel

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,094 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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G794 EPB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G794 EPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G794 EPB registered?

G794 EPB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1990.

Is G794 EPB safe to buy?

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