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A12 GUX

1990 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,048 mi
Last recorded2,048 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GUX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 2,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 41,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 41,794 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 14,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 10,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,993 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 6,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,687 miles

n/s/f tyre perrished ....

smaller tyres fitted to rear...

Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,290 miles

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

smaller tyres fitted to rear

Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,397 miles

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

smaller tyres fitted to rear

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,639 miles

oil leak from gearbox.......

Fail 7 Feb 2012 104,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox.......

Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,593 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 99,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,453 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,863 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 97,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 96,019 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 96,019 miles

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

Both washers partialy blocked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 93,694 miles

Slight play in steering rack

oil leak

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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A12 GUX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A12 GUX, 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 A12 GUX registered?

A12 GUX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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