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G400 YLW

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,119 mi
Last recorded49,119 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 YLW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,524 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,330 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,591 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,495 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,228 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,078 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,159 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,627 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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G400 YLW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G400 YLW, 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 G400 YLW registered?

G400 YLW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is G400 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G400 YLW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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