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G366 BPU

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,000 mi
Last recorded62,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG366 BPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

little rear suspension movment

n/s head light on low aim limit/access to adjuster poor

no. plates might not be road legal

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,920 miles

both front tyres worn very low to 2mm

fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear brake binding

oil leak

plastic sill covers

Fail 5 Dec 2005 22,708 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic covers fitted on outer sills and inner wheel arches

spare wheel low pressure †

Fail 30 Nov 2005 22,531 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn low 2mm

gear box oil leak excess

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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G366 BPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G366 BPU, 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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G366 BPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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