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G24 VHX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,950 mi
Last recorded27,950 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 VHX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,950 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brakes distorted

both rear brake pipes corroded

bottoms of doors corroded

nsf outer sill corroded and poor repair not within 30cm

nsf tyre slightly out of shape

osf wing trim insecure

outer sill trims insecure

play in rear wheel bearings

rear trailing arm rear bushs split

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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G24 VHX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G24 VHX, 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 G24 VHX registered?

G24 VHX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is G24 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 VHX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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