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G353 ETJ

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,718 mi
Last recorded54,718 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 54,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 54,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,753 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 53,753 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 53,235 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 53,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 53,159 miles

Front offside headlamp retaining moisture

Fail 23 May 2015 53,159 miles

Front offside headlamp retaining moisture

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 52,596 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 52,596 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,740 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 May 2013 51,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G353 ETJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 G353 ETJ, 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 G353 ETJ registered?

G353 ETJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G353 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G353 ETJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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