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G156 YUR

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,737 mi
Last recorded35,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 YUR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,737 miles

sill covers fitted. unable to asses any rust behind.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,279 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight movement

Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 22,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,783 miles

Please note: slight imbabalance on front brakes.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 2,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 25,574 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 23,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,893 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 73,893 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YUR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G156 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

G156 YUR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G156 YUR safe to buy?

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