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G951 DRU

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,675 mi
Last recorded86,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 DRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,658 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,139 miles

front cross member slight corrosion

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

rear arches corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,336 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

getting weak all round

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear bushs showing wear

Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,314 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

getting weak all round

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear bushs showing wear

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

oil pressure switch leaking

rear archs rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 66,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,532 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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G951 DRU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G951 DRU, 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 G951 DRU registered?

G951 DRU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G951 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G951 DRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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