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G702 KDW

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

53,774 mi
Last recorded53,774 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 KDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,774 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,088 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,620 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 47,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,296 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 44,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,059 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,966 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,630 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,049 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 32,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 30,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,365 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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G702 KDW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 G702 KDW, 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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G702 KDW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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