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1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G775 BVT

G775 BVT

1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 64,743 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
64,743 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1597cc
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G775 BVT Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
  • 64,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)

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G775 BVT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 09:35
MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (G775 BVT) between April 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.

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G775 BVT Mileage History

  1. 04/04/20066,732 mi
  2. 06/04/20078,327 mi+1,595 mi
  3. 18/03/200810,363 mi+2,036 mi
  4. 25/03/200810,413 mi+50 mi
  5. 23/03/200910,863 mi+450 mi
  6. 31/03/200910,865 mi+2 mi
  7. 20/04/201018,303 mi+7,438 mi
  8. 27/04/201018,308 mi+5 mi
  9. 18/03/201126,963 mi+8,655 mi
  10. 15/03/201237,035 mi+10,072 mi
  11. 14/03/201345,473 mi+8,438 mi
  12. 13/03/201452,705 mi+7,232 mi
  13. 17/03/201452,705 mi
  14. 16/03/201559,304 mi+6,599 mi
  15. 10/11/201762,461 mi+3,157 mi
  16. 23/11/201762,461 mi
  17. 05/06/201962,664 mi+203 mi
  18. 30/09/202062,914 mi+250 mi
  19. 04/04/202262,976 mi+62 mi
  20. 29/03/202363,107 mi+131 mi
  21. 22/06/202463,937 mi+830 mi
  22. 19/07/202564,743 mi+806 mi

Average of roughly 3,007 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
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