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G165 DDG

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,275 mi
Last recorded95,275 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 DDG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion of offside rear door apperture(wheel arch)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion of offside rear door apperture(wheel arch)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,747 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,768 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 81,761 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 77,228 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 74,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 74,249 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 71,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 68,639 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 68,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,470 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 65,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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G165 DDG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G165 DDG, 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 G165 DDG registered?

G165 DDG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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