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G958 AJU

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 AJU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,313 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 97,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 97,105 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 96,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,747 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 96,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 96,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 96,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 95,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 95,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 95,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 95,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 95,793 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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G958 AJU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 G958 AJU, 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 G958 AJU registered?

G958 AJU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G958 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G958 AJU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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