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G900 KVG

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG900 KVG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

1. front number plate broken. 2. chassis members at rear very corroded. 3. rear suspension wishbones very rusty. 4. rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,250 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 85,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing † †slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,457 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 82,378 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight damp in o/s headlamp glass † † †slight damage to front number plate † †o/s/r tyre AT legal limits

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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G900 KVG 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 G900 KVG, 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 G900 KVG registered?

G900 KVG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G900 KVG safe to buy?

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