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G452 TKO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,968 mi
Last recorded36,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 TKO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,968 miles

Various areas of the chassis,floor pan,sill and other presribed areas are heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,457 miles

Various areas of the body and chassis are heavily corroded just outside of prescribed areas. Inner and outer sills, wheel arches and crossmember areas etc

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,639 miles

All spring hanger mounts are heavily corroded

Both rear outer and inner sills are heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,243 miles

Both outer sills are heavily corroded

Front lower crossmember has heavy rusting

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,683 miles

Front crossmemeber behind radiator has heavy surface rust

Nearside rear inner sill has heavy surface rust

Offiside mid outer and top of sill has heavy surface rust

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,834 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 18,834 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,053 miles

Both rear floor pans are heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,500 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads worn thin

Front number plate cracked

Rear offside tyre worn close to minimum

Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,472 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 3,118 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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G452 TKO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc 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 G452 TKO, 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 G452 TKO registered?

G452 TKO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G452 TKO 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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