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G709 YGS

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,361 mi
Last recorded34,361 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG709 YGS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,361 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 34,361 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,696 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wing rusty

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Nov 2006 33,045 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise front and rear road springs rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,045 miles

advise front and rear road springs rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,462 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 32,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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G709 YGS is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YGS, 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 YGS registered?

G709 YGS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G709 YGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G709 YGS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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