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G107 XFJ

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,952 mi
Last recorded2,952 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG107 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,952 miles

corrotion brake pipes and fuel pipes

cv-boots perishing but not split

front brake hoses perishing

front discs rusty

o/s/r shock caseing damp unable to determin if suspention fluid

rear brake backing plates corroded both sides

suspention rubbers perishing

underbody and suspetion arms corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2009 2,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrotion brake pipes and fuel pipes

cv-boots perishing but not split

front brake hoses perishing

front discs rusty

o/s/r shock caseing damp unable to determin if suspention fluid

rear brake backing plates corroded both sides

suspention rubbers perishing

underbody and suspetion arms corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 2,911 miles

front disc scored

inner and outer sills undersealed

rear backing plates corroded

rear reg fadeing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 2,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front disc scored

inner and outer sills undersealed

rear backing plates corroded

rear reg fadeing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 2,095 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2007 2,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 6 Oct 2006 99,901 miles

both rear tyres borderline pass

rear underbody heavily rusted

Fail 3 Oct 2006 99,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres borderline pass

rear under body heavily rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2005 97,317 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

front pads starting to get low

slight play in rack

surface rust on inner sills and outer sills

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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G107 XFJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G107 XFJ, 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 G107 XFJ registered?

G107 XFJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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