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G85 VJD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,677 mi
Last recorded81,677 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 VJD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,677 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 81,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 67,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,914 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges and cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,185 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,115 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,560 miles

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,521 miles

advise o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 14 Feb 2013 58,521 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,270 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,506 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 56,506 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,035 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,474 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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G85 VJD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G85 VJD, 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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G85 VJD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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