MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
under-body surface corrosion also on brake & suspension parts
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (1.8.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
under-body surface corrosion also on brake & suspension parts
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G785 BAY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G785 BAY, 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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G785 BAY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 July 1990.
Is G785 BAY safe to buy?
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