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G503 OHG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,612 mi
Last recorded99,612 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 OHG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,612 miles

offside rear arch corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2009 99,447 miles

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

offside rear arch corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2008 98,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 87,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 87,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G503 OHG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G503 OHG, 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 G503 OHG registered?

G503 OHG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G503 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G503 OHG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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