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G999 YLU

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

23,491 mi
Last recorded23,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 YLU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 23,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 23,334 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Underneath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 23,255 miles

fuel pump housing corroded pump still secure

Pass 8 Feb 2021 23,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 22,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 22,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 22,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,893 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 17,622 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 17,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,692 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 14,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,220 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,069 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

outer sills are covered

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

body kit fitted sills covered

Fail 31 Mar 2008 7,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

body kit fitted sills covered

Fail 23 Feb 2007 5,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 3,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 37,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G999 YLU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G999 YLU, 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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G999 YLU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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