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G355 XRO

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,694 mi
Last recorded12,694 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 XRO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 12,694 miles

h/c high on idal

Fail 18 Dec 2010 12,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/c high on idal

Pass 30 Sep 2009 3,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 98,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,551 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 91,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 88,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 88,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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G355 XRO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G355 XRO, 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 G355 XRO registered?

G355 XRO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G355 XRO safe to buy?

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