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G160 BNO

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,205 mi
Last recorded46,205 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 BNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 46,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks rear tyres

Fail 15 May 2013 46,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,892 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,455 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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G160 BNO is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G160 BNO, 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 G160 BNO registered?

G160 BNO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G160 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G160 BNO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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