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G143 KAB

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,655 mi
Last recorded68,655 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 KAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,655 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,110 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded slightly

slight movement in nearside front upper suspension strut mount.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,652 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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G143 KAB 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 83.3%.

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 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 G143 KAB, 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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G143 KAB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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