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G904 DNO

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 DNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 77,596 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED + N/S/F LOWER WING RUSTED

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED + N/S/F LOWER WING RUSTED

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,456 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brakes 19% imbalanced

rust forming

small play forming in steering column u/j

Fail 24 Apr 2009 71,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brakes 19% imbalanced

rust forming

small play forming in steering column u/j

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,211 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

SERIOUS OIL LEAK (PRESSURE SWITCH)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror missing

screen scratched

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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G904 DNO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G904 DNO, 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 G904 DNO registered?

G904 DNO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1990.

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