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G156 DVX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,566 mi
Last recorded71,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 DVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,466 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 67,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,628 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,224 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres perishing.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 65,912 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,691 miles

battery tray rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery tray rusty

corrosion on off side front sill

near side rear wheel badly binding

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,248 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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G156 DVX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G156 DVX, 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 G156 DVX registered?

G156 DVX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G156 DVX safe to buy?

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