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G368 CJM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,466 mi
Last recorded14,466 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG368 CJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,466 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 14,466 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,630 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,812 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 4,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 852 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,293 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

CORROSION STARTING IN BOTH INNER REAR SILLS ALSO O/S/REAR ARCH INNER

N/S/REAR B/SEAT UNLOCKED F/TEST DONE F/PADS WORN UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY PLAY STARTING TOP/CLOUMN PLAY STARTING IN B/REAR BEARINGS

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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G368 CJM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G368 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 G368 CJM registered?

G368 CJM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G368 CJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G368 CJM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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