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C20 YBT

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,873 mi
Last recorded98,873 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 YBT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 98,873 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear footbrake low effort

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,892 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f/ sill becoming corroded

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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C20 YBT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C20 YBT, 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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What year was C20 YBT registered?

C20 YBT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C20 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 YBT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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