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G715 DPH

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,161 mi
Last recorded13,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG715 DPH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,161 miles

Both front tyres perished and low

Both rear inner sills and nearside floor pans corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both sills slightly corroded

Damage to rear of vehicle

Drivers door corroded

Interior mirror loose but not insecure

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2009 13,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front tyres perished and low

Both rear inner sills and nearside floor pans corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both sills slightly corroded

Damage to rear of vehicle

Drivers door corroded

Interior mirror loose but not insecure

Offside outer CV gaiter perished

Offside rear light lens damaged

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,103 miles

Cracking in offside front tyre outer wall

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2008 10,101 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Cracking in offside front tyre outer wall

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2007 7,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 7,834 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Both floor pans corroded and thin

Both front tyres perished

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Condensation in both headlamps

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside CV gaiter perished

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2005 3,299 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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G715 DPH is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc 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 G715 DPH, 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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G715 DPH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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