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G877 SMX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,634 mi
Last recorded34,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 SMX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2008 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery tray is corroded

Both rear tyres are perished on inner edges but canvas is not showing

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion noted offside front floorpan, not within area of a mounting point

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suface corrosion noted on offside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,996 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 31,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front headlight reflector starti.ng,.,, ,,,,,,to discolour,.

offside rear brake back plate surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,434 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 29,434 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G877 SMX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G877 SMX, 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 G877 SMX registered?

G877 SMX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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