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G517 ADX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,722 mi
Last recorded69,722 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 ADX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,722 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 69,717 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,897 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 67,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,743 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,442 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,458 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,949 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 51,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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G517 ADX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G517 ADX, 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 G517 ADX registered?

G517 ADX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1990.

Is G517 ADX safe to buy?

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