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G409 HTX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,669 mi
Last recorded70,669 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG409 HTX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 70,669 miles

Both rear wheel arches are going rusty

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 67,055 miles

Bottom of o/s front door and n/s rear wheel arch going rusty

Front brake disc's are pitting

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 67,024 miles

Both rear wheel arches going rusty also bottom of o/s front door.

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,730 miles

Bottom of o/s front door rusty

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front floor on both sides going rusty

Indicator switch is deteriorating

N/s rear wheel arch going rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,711 miles

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

Bottom of o/s front door rusty

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front floor on both sides going rusty

Indicator switch is deteriorating

N/s rear wheel arch going rusty

Pass 17 May 2010 66,297 miles

Bottom of o/s front door rusty

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/s rear wheel arch going rusty

Rear of o/s outer sill going rusty

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2010 66,278 miles

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

Bottom of o/s front door rusty

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/s rear wheel arch going rusty

Rear of o/s outer sill going rusty

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 65,281 miles

Bottom of o/s front door,n/s rear wheel arch and areas near rear suspension tie rods going rusty.

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 64,278 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear of both outer sills going rusty

Pass 8 May 2007 63,123 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G409 HTX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G409 HTX, 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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G409 HTX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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