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G556 FNO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,798 mi
Last recorded8,798 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 FNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 8,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 8,798 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 7,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,189 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 3,004 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,004 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,942 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G556 FNO 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 G556 FNO, 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 G556 FNO registered?

G556 FNO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G556 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 FNO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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