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G604 BAN

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG604 BAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2013 88,439 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,861 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 84,696 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,425 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,424 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 10 Oct 2009 39,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,970 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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G604 BAN is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G604 BAN, 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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G604 BAN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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