MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges and starting to crack in tread
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges and starting to crack in tread
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s+n/s rear tyres worn on edges
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion
n/s/f headlight chipped but not affecting pattern
o/s/r flexy hose metal furrel showing signs of corrosion
slight bind on o/s/r brake
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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G517 YPC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YPC, 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 G517 YPC registered?
G517 YPC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 October 1990.
Is G517 YPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G517 YPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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