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G557 EEH

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 EEH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front floors corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,109 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 88,109 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,653 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside floor holed by rust

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor corroded

oil light switch leaking oil

Pass 18 Nov 2005 82,447 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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G557 EEH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G557 EEH, 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 G557 EEH registered?

G557 EEH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G557 EEH safe to buy?

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