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G401 LUJ

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 May 2008 89,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 89,495 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,495 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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G401 LUJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G401 LUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G401 LUJ registered?

G401 LUJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G401 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G401 LUJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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