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G117 DFA

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,111 mi
Last recorded17,111 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2005
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 DFA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2005 17,111 miles

gear box support cross member front mounting cracked †corrosion to front of o/s cil and o/s/f floor pan †condition of spare tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2005 17,110 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise on gear box support cross member front mounting cracked †advise on corrosion to front of o/s cil and o/s/f floor pan †advise on condition of spare tyre

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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G117 DFA is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G117 DFA, 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 G117 DFA registered?

G117 DFA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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