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G442 YLR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,086 mi
Last recorded58,086 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 YLR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,109 miles

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

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 143,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Rad fins corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,674 miles

Oil leak

Rad fins corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,306 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,947 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,526 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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G442 YLR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G442 YLR, 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 G442 YLR registered?

G442 YLR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G442 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G442 YLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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