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G809 BLR

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,588 mi
Last recorded20,588 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2005
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 BLR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2005 20,588 miles

Apart of centre seat belt missing other part not useable.

Corrosion to both doors and nearside rear wheel arch.

Exstensive weld repairs to boot floor,under rear seat,cross member offside and nearside,bothouter seat mounts,offside rear chassis,rear inner sills and under sealed.

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

Sligth wear to offside of rack.

Fail 9 Dec 2005 20,578 miles

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

Apart of the centre seat belt missing not able to use other part.

Exstensive weld repairs to boot floor,under rear seats,front cross member offside and nearside,both outer seat mounts,offside rear chassis,rear inner sill areas and under sealed.

Front pads worn and corrosion to front discs.

corrosion to doors and nearside rear wheel arch.

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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G809 BLR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G809 BLR, 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 G809 BLR registered?

G809 BLR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G809 BLR safe to buy?

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