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G180 DPU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,132 mi
Last recorded83,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 DPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,487 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 82,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 82,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 79,339 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 May 2008 78,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 77,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 75,596 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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G180 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G180 DPU, 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 G180 DPU registered?

G180 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G180 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G180 DPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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