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G147 NEX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 NEX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,575 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,709 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 61,709 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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G147 NEX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G147 NEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G147 NEX registered?

G147 NEX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 1990.

Is G147 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G147 NEX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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