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G772 BRT

1990 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Escort Van45,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG772 BRT
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008
Fail 25 Mar 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 76,737 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,065 miles

various corrosion to floors and sills †both rear shock absorbers weak †various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2006 72,064 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

various corrosion to floors and sills †both rear shock absorbers weak †various metal brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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G772 BRT is a 1990 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 45,154 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G772 BRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G772 BRT registered?

G772 BRT is a 1990 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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