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G252 SMY

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 SMY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in front tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,544 miles

front +rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 29 Nov 2007 853 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 99,249 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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G252 SMY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G252 SMY, 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 G252 SMY registered?

G252 SMY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G252 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G252 SMY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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