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G945 XMM

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,381 mi
Last recorded35,381 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG945 XMM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 35,381 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 35,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate has dampness

Pass 13 May 2025 31,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 27,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 25,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 21,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 20,779 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 20,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,393 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 20,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,508 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,224 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,860 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,392 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,657 miles

both o/s tyre outer side walls cracking.

exhaust down pipe consiabley corroded.

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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G945 XMM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G945 XMM, 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 G945 XMM registered?

G945 XMM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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