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G594 VNE

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG594 VNE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 May 2010 89,468 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 89,206 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 89,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,186 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 84,332 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 84,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck not secure

Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

steering rack slightly rough

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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G594 VNE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G594 VNE, 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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G594 VNE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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