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G602 DCF

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,009 mi
Last recorded45,009 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG602 DCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 45,009 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes slight corrosion front to rear of car.

Fail 13 May 2013 44,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes slight corrosion front to rear of car.

Pass 12 May 2012 43,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 42,764 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 41,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 40,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,584 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 38,633 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2006 37,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2005 36,563 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

hazard warning light switch working intermitantly

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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G602 DCF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G602 DCF, 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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G602 DCF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G602 DCF safe to buy?

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