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G2 PLK

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 PLK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,847 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,839 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,647 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,639 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,867 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,128 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 51,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,032 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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G2 PLK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G2 PLK, 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 G2 PLK registered?

G2 PLK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G2 PLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 PLK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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