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G135 ALN

1990 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,236 mi
Last recorded27,236 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 ALN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 27,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 25,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 May 2006 15,007 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 14,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G135 ALN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G135 ALN, 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 G135 ALN registered?

G135 ALN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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