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G808 FHK

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,164 mi
Last recorded79,164 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 FHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,747 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 77,744 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,297 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,503 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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G808 FHK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G808 FHK, 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 G808 FHK registered?

G808 FHK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 July 1990.

Is G808 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G808 FHK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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