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G264 BHJ

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,917 mi
Last recorded63,917 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG264 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,917 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,217 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,060 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,060 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,996 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2008 51,996 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,479 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 50,479 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,473 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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G264 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G264 BHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G264 BHJ registered?

G264 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G264 BHJ safe to buy?

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