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G899 KDA

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,881 mi
Last recorded73,881 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 KDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 73,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,748 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,629 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,496 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,204 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 73,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,935 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 72,540 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 72,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,137 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 70,790 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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G899 KDA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G899 KDA, 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 G899 KDA registered?

G899 KDA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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