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G106 VFJ

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,153 mi
Last recorded63,153 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 63,153 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 63,152 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 63,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,291 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 May 2018 52,285 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 8 May 2018 52,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,792 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 27,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 22,826 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 22,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,896 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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G106 VFJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G106 VFJ, 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 G106 VFJ registered?

G106 VFJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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