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G152 ALO

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,319 mi
Last recorded15,319 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 ALO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,319 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 12,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer sill appears to have filler in it

Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,581 miles

both front cv boots deteriated

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 8 Aug 2009 9,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front cv boots deteriated

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 2 Aug 2008 4,590 miles

both cv boots perrishing

front discs

glass missing n/s/f fog

o/s/f wing damage

play in steering column

Fail 2 Aug 2008 4,584 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both cv boots perrishing

front discs

glass missing n/s/f fog

o/s/f wing damage

play in steering column

Pass 30 Jul 2007 4,498 miles

advises given with vt30 601898507242 27/06/07

Fail 27 Jul 2007 4,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to o/s/f wing

n/s/r tyre worn on edge + cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2006 98,886 miles

advises same as test number 320441166025 02/03/2006

Fail 2 Mar 2006 98,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage to o/s/f wing & o/s of front bumper

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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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G152 ALO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G152 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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What year was G152 ALO registered?

G152 ALO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G152 ALO safe to buy?

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