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G965 XPD

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,767 mi
Last recorded57,767 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG965 XPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,767 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2017 53,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top bearing slight play

Slight corrosion on sil n/s/r

Slight corrosion on sil o/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,486 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,484 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 53,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wipers smear slightly

N/S/F floorpan has small corroded hole

O/S/F outer sill has a small corroded hole, but not large enough to significantly weaken the structure

O/S/R wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,606 miles

N/S/F floorpan has small corroded hole

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

O/S/F outer sill has small corroded hole, but not emough to significantly weaken structure

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,782 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,240 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,387 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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G965 XPD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G965 XPD, 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 G965 XPD registered?

G965 XPD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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