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G439 BPU

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,284 mi
Last recorded8,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 BPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 8,284 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 8,282 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,548 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,657 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 24,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G439 BPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G439 BPU, 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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G439 BPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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The MOT history for G439 BPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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