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G446 XPA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG446 XPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,567 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,468 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,123 miles

offside rear tyre side wall starting to split and perish

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2008 97,015 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre staring to split and perish

rear exhaust box rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 6 Jul 2006 96,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

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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G446 XPA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G446 XPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G446 XPA registered?

G446 XPA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is G446 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G446 XPA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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