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G717 BLY

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,566 mi
Last recorded6,566 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 BLY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jul 2008 2,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 1,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 96,292 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 96,241 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

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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G717 BLY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G717 BLY, 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 G717 BLY registered?

G717 BLY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is G717 BLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G717 BLY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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