1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G900 EDY
1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 18,364 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G900 EDY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2022
- 18,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G900 EDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (G900 EDY) between September 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”.
G900 EDY Mileage History
- 09/09/200627,849 mi
- 29/12/200736,054 mi+8,205 mi
- 12/01/200836,076 mi+22 mi
- 20/09/20166,104 mi-29,972 mi
- 20/09/20166,104 mi
- 26/09/20176,711 mi+607 mi
- 19/12/20187,318 mi+607 mi
- 19/12/20197,997 mi+679 mi
- 17/12/202010,606 mi+2,609 mi
- 16/12/202114,373 mi+3,767 mi
- 23/12/202218,364 mi+3,991 mi
Average of roughly -582 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Escort Mk5 / Mk6
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Battery Tray Corrosion and Main Fusebox Water IngressSerious
The battery mounting tray in the engine compartment sits directly above the passenger-side bulkhead above the interior Central Electronic Module (main fusebox). Acid spills from aging lead-acid batteries and blocked scuttle drain grommets cause the thin sheet metal of the battery tray and surrounding seam sealer to corrode and perforate. Rainwater washes through the rust hole directly onto the internal multi-layer printed circuit board of the fusebox, causing copper track corrosion, dry solder joints, and chaotic electrical malfunctions across multiple circuits.
- Rear Wheel Arch and Fuel Filler Neck Structural RustSerious
The rear inner and outer quarter panels on Mk5 and Mk6 Escorts feature an unsealed cavity surrounding the fuel filler pipe neck. Road spray, mud, and road salt thrown up by the rear offside tyre accumulate in the ledge behind the fuel flap rubber seal. Lacking modern plastic wheel arch liners and robust factory galvanising, the steel panels corrode rapidly from the inside out, bubbling through the exterior paintwork around the fuel cap and spreading into the rear arch lips, inner wheel tub, and rear chassis legs.
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