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G441 CKV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG441 CKV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear section of exhaust leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,805 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,391 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 69,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G441 CKV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc 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 G441 CKV, 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 G441 CKV registered?

G441 CKV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G441 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G441 CKV 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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