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G972 ALY

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,373 mi
Last recorded22,373 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG972 ALY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 22,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 22,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,324 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 20,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,296 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,586 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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G972 ALY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G972 ALY, 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 G972 ALY registered?

G972 ALY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G972 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G972 ALY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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