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G144 AMJ

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,574 mi
Last recorded52,574 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 AMJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 52,574 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,521 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 52,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,256 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,021 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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G144 AMJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G144 AMJ, 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 G144 AMJ registered?

G144 AMJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G144 AMJ safe to buy?

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