MOT Status
Mileage
85,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G718 CVW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 G718 CVW, 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 G718 CVW registered?
G718 CVW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1990.
Is G718 CVW safe to buy?
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