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G120 FRU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,435 mi
Last recorded73,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 FRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 73,435 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to front of n/s outer sill not within 30cm of a prescibed area

general corrosion around vehicle

o/s/f c.v boot deteriating

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,401 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 68,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 63,964 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 63,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 69,745 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G120 FRU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G120 FRU, 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 G120 FRU registered?

G120 FRU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G120 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G120 FRU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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