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A5 BAD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 94,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,120 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm worn slightly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak minor ()

non-std large bore exhaust system fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,, recommend check/replace

sill covers fitted, limiting view

suspension height low

windscreen, cracked n/s/f lower

Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,087 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured n/s centre floor cracked (3.1.9)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail engine/gearbox support ,, bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm worn slightly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak minor ()

advance footbrake travel

alternator drive belt deteriorated, recommend replace

non-std large bore exhaust system fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,, recommend check/replace

sill covers fitted, limiting view

suspension height low

windscreen, cracked n/s/f lower

Pass 22 May 2017 84,972 miles

Oil leak recommend attention ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check

vehicle difficult to start

Fail 12 May 2017 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on suspension (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake performance lower than offside rear

Oil leak recommend attention ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check

vehicle difficult to start

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight water condensation, beam image and output slightly deminished (1.7.5a)

advise condition, of o/s and n/s front brake hoses

footbrake pedal, advance travel,, recommend check

non std exhaust system fitted,,

oil leak

service brake performance only just met min mot requirement, recommend check

sill covers fitted, limiting view

slight noise on rotation of o/s/r road wheel,, recommend check

vehicle in "very good" condition for age

Fail 26 Oct 2015 84,417 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber soft

damage in swept area of windscreen, drivers view not affected

high level of travel in service brake

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,675 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,832 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 80,832 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,855 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 79,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 79,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,151 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 76,549 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 76,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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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A5 BAD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A5 BAD, 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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A5 BAD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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