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G373 YPA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,676 mi
Last recorded15,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG373 YPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,676 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 15,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,856 miles

inner sills corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

body and underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 10,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

body and underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 6,646 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

body and underneath of vehicle slightly corroded. both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly damaged. nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 6,554 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

body and underneath of vehicle slightly corroded. both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly damaged. nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 3,791 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded. offside front tyre slightly damaged. nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. body and underneath of vehicle slightly damaged.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 3,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both front floor pans corroded. offside front tyre slightly damaged. nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. body and underneath of vehicle slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 1,035 miles

both front floor pans corroded. nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,210 miles

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded. nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,476 miles

starting to rust at tpo of o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 29 Feb 2008 86,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,822 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 1,060 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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G373 YPA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G373 YPA, 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 G373 YPA registered?

G373 YPA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is G373 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G373 YPA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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