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A7 TEF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,665 mi
Last recorded3,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TEF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 3,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 3,423 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 2,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 2,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 1,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,645 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r sidelight too bright

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,947 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

suspension bushes beginning to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2010 94,818 miles

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

C.O. level high

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorating

front suspension coil springs corroding

slight condensation behind lenses

track control arm bushes perished and worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,818 miles

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

C.O. level high

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorating

front suspension coil springs corroding

slight condensation behind lenses

track control arm bushes perished and worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,326 miles

front registration plate deteriorating slightly

n/s/r roadwheel inner rim slightly buckled

Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,326 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate deteriorating slightly

n/s/r roadwheel inner rim slightly buckled

Fail 3 Apr 2008 91,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear of inner door sills corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2008 91,977 miles

rear of inner door sills corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,403 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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A7 TEF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A7 TEF, 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 A7 TEF registered?

A7 TEF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is A7 TEF safe to buy?

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