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G769 SDM

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,751 mi
Last recorded9,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,751 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 9,751 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,892 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 6,874 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 5,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 3,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2011 95,741 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,310 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 86,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2008 84,998 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 84,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,888 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 SDM 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 SDM, 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 SDM registered?

G769 SDM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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