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G880 XJF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,151 mi
Last recorded71,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 XJF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 71,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,061 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 70,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,754 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,176 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 69,670 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 69,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,992 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,581 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 66,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,590 miles

Driver washer jet, one is blocked!

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,565 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 65,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 65,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 62,919 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 57,560 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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G880 XJF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G880 XJF, 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 G880 XJF registered?

G880 XJF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G880 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G880 XJF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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