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G208 FPU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

41,571 mi
Last recorded41,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 FPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,571 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,441 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 41,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,898 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 25,898 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,898 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

rear brakes starting to show signs of corrision.

small amount of play both rear wheel bearings.

small amount of play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

rear brakes starting to show signs of corrision.

small amount of play both rear wheel bearings.

small amount of play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,898 miles

h c emissions high at idle

Fail 27 Feb 2012 25,898 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

h c emissions high at idle

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,898 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 25,898 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,898 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 25,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,575 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 21,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,296 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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G208 FPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G208 FPU, 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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G208 FPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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