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G302 MCL

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,431 mi
Last recorded53,431 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 MCL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,431 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 52,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,649 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 45,470 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 45,470 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 45,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 41,297 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,297 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,721 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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G302 MCL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G302 MCL, 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 G302 MCL registered?

G302 MCL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1990.

Is G302 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G302 MCL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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