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G359 LGK

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,174 mi
Last recorded44,174 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 LGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 28,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 28,508 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,286 miles

stone chip in screen engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,747 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,185 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 27,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

stone chip on front screen.oil leak on back of oil switch.knock in steering rack.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,830 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 26,830 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small stone chip in front screen.engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,408 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,030 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakes require attention

Pass 20 Jan 2006 24,609 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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G359 LGK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G359 LGK, 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 G359 LGK registered?

G359 LGK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G359 LGK safe to buy?

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