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G96 FHC

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,405 mi
Last recorded121,405 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG96 FHC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 121,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 20,943 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 2,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 98,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,923 miles

Rear raer vallance corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wing corroded not within 12 inches of any thing

Rear raer vallance corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 86,750 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,093 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,865 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,835 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 68,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 59,198 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 59,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G96 FHC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G96 FHC, 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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G96 FHC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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