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G102 NAH

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,975 mi
Last recorded4,975 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 NAH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 4,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 4,900 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 4,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 4,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion

Oil leaking from oil pump area

Fail 12 Jul 2017 4,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion

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

Oil leaking from oil pump area

Pass 2 Aug 2016 4,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 4,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 4,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe got surface corrosion

surface corrision on suspension mount

Fail 11 Jul 2013 4,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe got surface corrosion

surface corrision on suspension mount

Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,851 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 4,851 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Multiple points of slight corrosion on body, structure and components

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

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

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

engine noisy (drive belt loose)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 4,756 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Multiple points of slight corrosion on body, structure and components

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

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

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

engine noisy (drive belt loose)

Pass 11 May 2010 4,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 4,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 4,725 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 4,725 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2008 4,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 4,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 4,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 4,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G102 NAH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G102 NAH, 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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G102 NAH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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