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G630 XMU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,548 mi
Last recorded96,548 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG630 XMU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 69,455 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 69,455 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,886 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracking.

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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G630 XMU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G630 XMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G630 XMU registered?

G630 XMU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G630 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G630 XMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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