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G82 CAR

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,121 mi
Last recorded7,121 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 CAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 7,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 7,094 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 7,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead / battery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking in pleats /pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to end of sill lips corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to end of sill lips are corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

off side front leg top mounting has slight play

Pass 27 May 2022 7,078 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 7,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,007 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 5,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,055 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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G82 CAR is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G82 CAR, 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 G82 CAR registered?

G82 CAR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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