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G725 BAN

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,126 mi
Last recorded24,126 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2005
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 BAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2005 24,126 miles

advise front wheels run close to body work

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes are corroded in suport clips

advise rear brake discs are very worn

advise sills have plastic covers unable to fully inspect

advise suspension front and rear is very stiff

advise vehicle chassis number not found under bonnet have taken chassis from offside front floor

advise vehicle has large bore exhaust fitted

advise vehicle has lowered modified front and rear suspension modified suspension and springs

advise vehicle has modified brakes front and rear larger calipers and discs brake hoses are braided steel type

advise vehicle has modified engine with many extras under bonnet

advise vehicle has modified single arm wiper system fitted

advise vehicle has wide wheels and tyres 205/40x17 front and rear

Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,022 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise modified brakes fitted front and rear larger caliper and discs

advise offside and nearside front brake pipes are corroded in support clips

advise rear brake discs are very worn

advise sills have plastic covers unable to fully inspect

advise vehicle chassis number not found under bonnet have taken chassis from offside front floor

advise vehicle has modified suspension and springs

advise vehicle has single wiper system fitted

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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G725 BAN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G725 BAN, 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 G725 BAN registered?

G725 BAN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G725 BAN safe to buy?

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