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G865 CTF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,390 mi
Last recorded4,390 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 CTF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 4,390 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 4,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 3,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 3,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 2,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

handbrake performance low may need attention shortly

outer sill covers fitted both sides

service brake performance low may need attention shortly

service brake performance low may need attention shortly

Fail 25 Feb 2022 2,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail loose (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail loose (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

outer sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 23 Aug 2019 2,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to brake servo casing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 2,195 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

surface corrosion to rear under body

Pass 20 May 2008 2,167 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G865 CTF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G865 CTF, 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 G865 CTF registered?

G865 CTF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G865 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G865 CTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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