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G431 XMP

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,282 mi
Last recorded72,282 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG431 XMP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,282 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,271 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,871 miles

nearside rear tyre worn.

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills.

unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,993 miles

nearside rear tyre perished. †offside sill corroded. †offside headlamp slightly condensated, not affecting beam image.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 62,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nearside rear tyre perished. †offside sill has surface corrosion. †offside headlamp condensated, not affecting beam image. †

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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G431 XMP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G431 XMP, 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 G431 XMP registered?

G431 XMP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G431 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G431 XMP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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