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G769 ARO

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,683 mi
Last recorded60,683 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 ARO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,052 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,292 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,292 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on outside wall.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on outside wall.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,498 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,498 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,887 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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G769 ARO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G769 ARO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G769 ARO registered?

G769 ARO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 July 1990.

Is G769 ARO safe to buy?

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