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G668 PGF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,319 mi
Last recorded21,319 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG668 PGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,319 miles

various patches to inner & outer body sills ( unable to inspect welding due to underseal)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,928 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

near side rear lower tail light not working.

number plate light came on when tapped, and stayed on.

slight corrosion to off side front brake pipe.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,555 miles

oil leak from oil pump

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,018 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor just outside prescribed area

evidence of fluid leak from brake master cylinder

inner & outer sills corroded and have been repaired.

play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

rear brake imbalanced

Fail 15 Apr 2008 19,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,648 miles

rear suspension trailing arm/links rubber bushs slight/moderately perished (no free movement)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,431 miles

offside front brake disc inner face moderate corrosion

slight corrosion to nearside front head lamp reflector beam pattern not affected

slight cracking to near side outer constant velocity joint gaitor

slight perishing/cracking to sidewalls of rear near side and offside tyres

slight surface corrosion to front near side and offside front brake flexible pipe ferrules

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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G668 PGF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G668 PGF, 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 G668 PGF registered?

G668 PGF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G668 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G668 PGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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