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G505 XDL

1990 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

11,243 mi
Last recorded11,243 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 XDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2006 11,243 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer door handle broken

Fail 26 Apr 2006 11,243 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G505 XDL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G505 XDL, 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 G505 XDL registered?

G505 XDL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1990.

Is G505 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 XDL shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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