MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
pass side dented
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
pass side dented
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
boot struts missing
n/s dented
n/s/r tyre perished
no qtr windows fitted in rear doors
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
boot struts missing
n/s dented
n/s/r tyre perished
no qtr windows fitted in rear doors
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G488 VNC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G488 VNC, 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 G488 VNC registered?
G488 VNC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 February 1990.
Is G488 VNC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G488 VNC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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