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G557 UKP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 UKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,927 miles

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

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside door mirror some damage

Offside front tyre sidewall damage

Slight corroison on underside of vehicle

Slight play / knock in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,931 miles

slight binding o/s/r

some corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

some corrosion on underside

Fail 14 Apr 2007 78,931 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Battery insecure

nail in n/s/r tyre and tyre cracking

slight binding o/s/r

some corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

some corrosion around seat mouting

some corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Nov 2005 77,985 miles

battery insecure

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 UKP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

G557 UKP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G557 UKP safe to buy?

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