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G609 YME

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,871 mi
Last recorded40,871 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 YME
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,024 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,052 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 3,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,491 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 57,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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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G609 YME is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G609 YME, 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 G609 YME registered?

G609 YME is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 1990.

Is G609 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for G609 YME shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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