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G960 OHO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

44,978 mi
Last recorded44,978 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 OHO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,978 miles

floor pan generally thin

offside mirror glass taped in place

Fail 5 Aug 2008 44,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan generally thin

offside mirror glass taped in place

Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

welded repairs cannot be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 22 Aug 2007 33,195 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s centre by seat mounting holed from undersidebut appears to have been welded from inside

o/s/f ball joint securing bolt has no lockin nut on it just standard nut and bolt

Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/centre by seat mounting holed from underside but appears to have been welded from inside

Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,166 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

engine oil leak

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise to o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,116 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 31,065 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges

o/s/r tyre perished sidewall

o/s/r undersill beginning to corrode

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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G960 OHO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 G960 OHO, 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 G960 OHO registered?

G960 OHO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G960 OHO safe to buy?

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