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G265 BHJ

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,763 mi
Last recorded41,763 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG265 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2008 41,763 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 41,700 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,675 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 41,675 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s n/s front floor pans excess corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2006 50,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

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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G265 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G265 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.

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G265 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1990.

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