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G119 RGP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,925 mi
Last recorded54,925 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 RGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,925 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2012 48,565 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 91,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

driver seat back worn hinges

front number plate cracked

front suspension bushes flexing slightly

offside & nearside centre floor sections corroded

offside rear tyre slight distortion

rear silencer mounting splitting

slight lift in steering wheel

slight play in offside of rack

under body conponents corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 91,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

driver seat back worn hinges

front number plate cracked

front suspension bushes flexing slightly

offside & nearside centre floor sections corroded

offside rear tyre slight distortion

rear silencer mounting splitting

slight lift in steering wheel

slight play in offside of rack

under body conponents corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,185 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 76,694 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 68,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

damage to rear bumper

slight drag on both rear wheels

Pass 9 May 2007 63,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2007 63,503 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,871 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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G119 RGP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G119 RGP, 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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G119 RGP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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