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G70 TFD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,419 mi
Last recorded45,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG70 TFD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 45,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 44,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 44,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2015 44,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,581 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,846 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,843 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

rear brakes uneven near limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,446 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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G70 TFD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G70 TFD, 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 G70 TFD registered?

G70 TFD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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