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G166 FAN

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,160 mi
Last recorded40,160 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 FAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,468 miles

n/s and o/s/f and front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 38,463 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/f and front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,014 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,501 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 26,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall but not deep enogh to reach plys/cords

heavy corrosion forming around o/s/f seat mounting point

Pass 30 Jun 2007 3,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 96,330 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 96,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G166 FAN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red 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 G166 FAN, 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 G166 FAN registered?

G166 FAN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G166 FAN safe to buy?

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