MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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the front and rear suspension bushes are perished with age.
the rear brake back plates are heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
the front and rear suspension bushes are perished with age.
the rear brake back plates are heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C990 GOV is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C990 GOV, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C990 GOV registered?
C990 GOV is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 August 1985.
Is C990 GOV safe to buy?
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