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G306 VHV

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,974 mi
Last recorded14,974 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG306 VHV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,974 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 14,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,991 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2012 13,991 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to sills preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,460 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not condsidered to be excessive

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2010 10,420 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,511 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2009 6,457 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2008 4,038 miles

nearside front cv gator slightly pearishing,oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,472 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 99,472 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,233 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 94,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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G306 VHV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G306 VHV, 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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G306 VHV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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