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G200 MCY

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

34,442 mi
Last recorded34,442 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 MCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,058 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,946 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 30,930 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,135 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear registration plate de-laminating

slight free play detected in steering rack at offside road wheel

Fail 8 Nov 2008 28,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear registration plate de-laminating

slight free play detected in steering rack at offside road wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlamp unit discoloured

offside rear mechanical brake component allows slightly restricted free movement

Fail 31 Oct 2007 26,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlamp unit discoloured

offside rear mechanical brake component allows slightly restricted free movement

Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 25,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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G200 MCY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G200 MCY, 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 G200 MCY registered?

G200 MCY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G200 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G200 MCY shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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