MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,043 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn to 3mm
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn to 3mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G709 FCT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 G709 FCT, 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 G709 FCT registered?
G709 FCT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1990.
Is G709 FCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for G709 FCT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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