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G548 UNB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,965 mi
Last recorded33,965 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 UNB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 33,965 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 33,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2009 31,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR AREA REPAIRED TO A POOR STANDARD.

O/S AND N/S SILLS TO FLOOR CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR AREA REPAIRED TO A POOR STANDARD.

O/S AND N/S SILLS TO FLOOR CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,598 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 22,322 miles

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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G548 UNB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 G548 UNB, 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 G548 UNB registered?

G548 UNB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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