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G864 OGC

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG864 OGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,249 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 84,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,089 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 84,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 83,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,473 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2007 83,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 82,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G864 OGC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G864 OGC, 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 G864 OGC registered?

G864 OGC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G864 OGC safe to buy?

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