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G468 MFV

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,921 mi
Last recorded3,921 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG468 MFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 3,921 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 3,894 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 3,028 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 3,028 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 93,280 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 93,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 80,805 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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G468 MFV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G468 MFV, 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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G468 MFV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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