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G984 VNJ

1990 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,046 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 79,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2017 72,338 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,407 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,739 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,890 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 49,207 miles

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

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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G984 VNJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G984 VNJ, 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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G984 VNJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 1990.

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