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G606 STO

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,266 mi
Last recorded16,266 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG606 STO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 16,266 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess.

both front tyres perished but no cords showing.

both rear trailing arm bushes perished.

front number plate cracked but can still be read.

interior mirror missing.

nearside rear tyre perished but no cords showing.

stonechip in the offside headlamp unit but does not affect beam image.

underside of vehicle been painted.

Fail 25 Apr 2011 16,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess.

both front tyres perished but no cords showing.

both rear trailing arm bushes perished.

front number plate cracked but can still be read.

interior mirror missing.

nearside rear tyre perished but no cords showing.

stonechip in the offside headlamp unit but does not affect beam image.

underside of vehicle been painted.

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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G606 STO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G606 STO, 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 G606 STO registered?

G606 STO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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