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G702 VBU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,128 mi
Last recorded2,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 VBU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 2,128 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill very rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2018 2,120 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill very rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,209 miles

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,338 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,292 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 91,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,373 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,930 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

sliight ply in nsf arm

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,674 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 67,674 miles

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

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 VBU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G702 VBU, 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 VBU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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