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G674 XKX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,067 mi
Last recorded33,067 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 XKX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 33,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,871 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 31,871 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,669 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 30,648 miles

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

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,931 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,921 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,418 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake hoses cracked.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,351 miles

both front wiper blades starting to tear . o/s/f track control armcentre bush splitting and slight play inner bush .corrosion starting both sides rear outer sills .both front tyres 2mm inner edges . slight movement in steering column

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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G674 XKX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G674 XKX, 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 G674 XKX registered?

G674 XKX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G674 XKX safe to buy?

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