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G129 TWV

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG129 TWV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2007 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

All flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Rear number plate poor condition

Screen washers poor operation

Undercar brake and fuel pipes badly corroded

Very advanced under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,104 miles

ADVANCED UNDERBODY CORROSION

ALL BRAKE HOSES CORRODED ON SWAGED ENDS

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY POOR CONDITION

REAR NO PLATE POOR CONDITION

UNDERCAR FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 5 Jun 2006 88,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ADVANCED UNDERBODY CORROSION.

ALL BRAKE HOSES CORRODED ON SWAGED ENDS

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

UNDERCAR FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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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G129 TWV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G129 TWV, 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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G129 TWV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G129 TWV safe to buy?

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