1990 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · G806 JJX

The vehicle presents in a roadworthy state, showing a stable maintenance trend following recent successful inspections. The most recent test on 17 May 2025 at 86,500 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a successful pass in May 2024 after an initial failure on that same day, suggesting the current owner is proactive in addressing identified faults to maintain the registration. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 36-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between January 2021 and May 2024, during which the car covered only 2,052 miles. However, since the 2024 test, the vehicle has covered roughly 3,500 miles in a year. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and corrosion on brake lines due to lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older vehicles of this era are prone to hidden rust in the sills and floor pans. Given the low mileage, it is vital to check that the suspension bushes remain supple and that brake calipers have not seized from disuse. The failures in 2021 and 2024 were not listed with specific reasons in this summary, but a thorough check of the exhaust system and tyre sidewalls for cracking is necessary to ensure no recurring mechanical issues have resurfaced despite the vehicle's age.