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G737 VJD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 VJD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,545 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,335 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,350 miles

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,596 miles

Small amoumt of wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,148 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,258 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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G737 VJD 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 88.9%.

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 G737 VJD, 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 G737 VJD registered?

G737 VJD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G737 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G737 VJD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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