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G32 RAL

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG32 RAL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 59,543 miles

both front shock absorber dust boots split

both outer drive shafts boots badly perrished

corrosion on offside rear spring mountings

corrosion on rear wheel arches

rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Mar 2007 59,458 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front shock absorber dust boots split

both outer drive shaft boots badly perrished

corrosion on offside rear [front] spring mountings

corrosion on rear wheelarches

rear bump stops missing

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,480 miles

both outer drive shaft boots perrished

corrosion on buth outer sills and nearside rear shock absorber mounting

corrosion on nearside brake pipe

front shock absorber dust boots split

rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer driveshaft boots perrished

corrosion on both outer sills and nearside rear shock absorber top mounting

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

front shock absorber dust boots split

rear bump stops missing

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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G32 RAL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G32 RAL, 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 G32 RAL registered?

G32 RAL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G32 RAL safe to buy?

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