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G718 PSA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 PSA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 68,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 68,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 67,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 31,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,561 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,752 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G718 PSA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G718 PSA, 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 PSA registered?

G718 PSA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G718 PSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G718 PSA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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