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G171 FJK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

34,587 mi
Last recorded34,587 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 FJK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre is showing signs of perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 34,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre is showing signs of perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bolts missing from alternator

offside rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,851 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

LOWER Alternator Bolts Missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,305 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 26,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,826 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 22,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 22,824 miles

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

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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G171 FJK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G171 FJK, 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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G171 FJK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1990.

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