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G569 XOW

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,365 mi
Last recorded93,365 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG569 XOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2010 93,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dents & scratches

front exhaust badly corroded

front to rear pipes slightly corroded

osf headlamp unit lower adjuster insecure

osf tyre close to limit 1558013T

sill corroded

slight play front wheel

slight play rear wheel bearings

suspect clutch worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,365 miles

dents & scratches

front exhaust badly corroded

front to rear pipes slightly corroded

osf headlamp unit lower adjuster insecure

osf tyre close to limit 1558013T

sill corroded

slight play front wheel

slight play rear wheel bearings

suspect clutch worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,813 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,813 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/rear/w/arch corrodedand holed

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,681 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/rear/w/arch corrodedand holed

Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,376 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 89,360 miles

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

adviseo/s/rear door pillar corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 8,842 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G569 XOW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G569 XOW, 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 G569 XOW registered?

G569 XOW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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