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G339 CJM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

3,767 mi
Last recorded3,767 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG339 CJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2007 3,767 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R outer body sill surface rusting

O/S of radiator damp

O/S/R innerwing/door shut panel swelling with rust

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs surface rusted

engine oily

metal brake pipes surface rusting

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,154 miles

O/S/R wheel arch swelling with rust

front brake disc inner faces rusting

rear inner body sills heavily corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2006 93,154 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R wheel arch swelling with rust

front brake discs showing corrosion

rear inner body sills heavily surface rusted

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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G339 CJM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G339 CJM, 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 G339 CJM registered?

G339 CJM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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