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G103 VYU

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,815 mi
Last recorded32,815 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 VYU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 32,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 32,815 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,282 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery slightly loose

front wipers wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,939 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 24,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,985 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 22,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 26,611 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,611 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,903 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 21,388 miles

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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G103 VYU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G103 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G103 VYU registered?

G103 VYU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G103 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G103 VYU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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