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G146 ALO

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,408 mi
Last recorded88,408 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 ALO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 88,408 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f steering arm got a slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,002 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust mounts perishing

slight wiper damage on screen

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,792 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 72,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,974 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2005 69,964 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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G146 ALO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G146 ALO, 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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G146 ALO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1990.

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