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G65 MNT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,558 mi
Last recorded71,558 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 MNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,816 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,349 miles

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

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

front no plate broken

nsr arch corroded

osr arch corroded

osr tyre pewrished and low

Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front no plate broken

nsr arch corroded

osr arch corroded

osr tyre pewrished and low

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,530 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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G65 MNT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G65 MNT, 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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G65 MNT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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