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G123 MVH

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,355 mi
Last recorded56,355 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 MVH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,355 miles

Spare tyre defective

minor brake bind to offside rear brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,355 miles

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

Number plate light flickering

OSR brake binding

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,591 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack

outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,349 miles

offside and nearside outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,460 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,460 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G123 MVH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G123 MVH, 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 G123 MVH registered?

G123 MVH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G123 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G123 MVH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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