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G316 BHJ

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,573 mi
Last recorded73,573 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle INNER ARCH PANEL BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor insecure AT THE REAR OF INNER SILL AT JACKING POINT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BY THE INDECATOR (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Inner Floor insecure FLOOR TO INNER SILL PANEL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM TIE ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM TIE ROD BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BY THE INDECATOR (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,566 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 69,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 69,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,880 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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G316 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 G316 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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What year was G316 BHJ registered?

G316 BHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 February 1990.

Is G316 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G316 BHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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