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G308 MCY

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,643 mi
Last recorded92,643 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 MCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 92,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

all lower door edges corroded

all tyres walls cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,500 miles

all doors bottom edges corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,500 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all doors bottom edges corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,339 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 91,782 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 91,770 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer clamp insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2007 91,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,900 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 90,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 90,427 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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G308 MCY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G308 MCY, 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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G308 MCY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1990.

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