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G780 UEG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 UEG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,932 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake flexy hoses cracking

both sills corroding

corrosion at both rear wheel arches at doors

offside rear light lense cracked

play in steering column knuckle join

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,633 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 84,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 82,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 82,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 80,200 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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G780 UEG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G780 UEG, 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 G780 UEG registered?

G780 UEG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1990.

Is G780 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G780 UEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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