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G147 XPA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,165 mi
Last recorded5,165 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 XPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine idleling badly

slight brake binding osf

water in the nsf headlight

Fail 22 Aug 2007 5,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine idling badly. choke sticking on

slight brake binding offside front

water inside nearside head light

Pass 1 Aug 2006 2,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 99,360 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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G147 XPA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPA, 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 G147 XPA registered?

G147 XPA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 1990.

Is G147 XPA safe to buy?

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