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G181 BOO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,453 mi
Last recorded97,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 BOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,453 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,559 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 75,558 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

front number plate cracked

off side door trim insecure

off side sill corroded

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2007 93,546 miles

front number plate & o/s outersill

Fail 18 Jun 2007 93,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,674 miles

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake leaver high

o/s/f outer sill front both rear arches corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2006 91,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake leaver high

o/s/f outer sill front both rear arches corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G181 BOO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G181 BOO, 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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G181 BOO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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