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G962 DHK

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,291 mi
Last recorded67,291 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG962 DHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 67,291 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 66,871 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 66,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 66,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 66,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,689 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 64,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,507 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,799 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 53,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r by rear suspension arm rusty but no holes when tested with corosion tool.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,919 miles

o/s/r by rear suspension arm rusty but no holes when tested with corosion tool.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,200 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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G962 DHK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G962 DHK, 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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What year was G962 DHK registered?

G962 DHK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G962 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G962 DHK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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