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G533 YBW

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,785 mi
Last recorded26,785 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 YBW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,538 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 12,538 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 12,018 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 11,803 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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G533 YBW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G533 YBW, 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 G533 YBW registered?

G533 YBW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1990.

Is G533 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G533 YBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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