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G866 BLF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,454 mi
Last recorded55,454 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 BLF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,454 miles

both rear wheelbearings slight play noted

oil leak noted

Pass 29 Dec 2020 55,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,914 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 51,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 48,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 66,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 66,763 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,144 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

o/s/r wheel arch/ rear sill area rusting

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,063 miles

All tyres are perishing

Corrosion to inner rear sills

Discs heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,063 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

All tyres are perishing

Corrosion to inner rear sills

Discs heavily corroded

Engine is running roughly

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 59,929 miles

advise blue smoke under acceleration

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,143 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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G866 BLF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G866 BLF, 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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G866 BLF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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