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G769 HNY

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,193 mi
Last recorded65,193 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 HNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,193 miles

both front seatbelts fraying

chips to windscreen

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside seat loose

offside & nearside floors corroding

offside & nearside inner sills corroding

offside & nearside rear tyres worn low

scratches to windscreen

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front seatbelts fraying

chips to windscreen

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside seat loose

offside & nearside floors corroding

offside & nearside inner sills corroding

offside & nearside rear tyres worn low

scratches to windscreen

slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,459 miles

chassis rails corroding

chips to screen

nearside obligatory mirror security

nearside rear shock absorber damp

passenger seat security

rear fog lamp switch sticky

rear wheel wells corroding

scratches to screen

Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,445 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rails corroding

chips to screen

nearside obligatory mirror security

nearside rear shock absorber damp

passenger seat security

rear fog lamp switch sticky

rear wheel wells corroding

scratches to screen

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,627 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES

Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,618 miles

DRIVERS DOOR ROUGH IN OPERATION

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S DOOR STEP CORRODING

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 HNY is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G769 HNY, 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 G769 HNY registered?

G769 HNY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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