1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G228 FEV
1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 1990. Recorded mileage 95,051 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G228 FEV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 95,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G228 FEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (G228 FEV) between August 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system gearbox area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
G228 FEV Mileage History
- 16/08/202394,928 mi
- 17/08/202394,932 mi+4 mi
- 19/09/202495,051 mi+119 mi
Average of roughly 112 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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