MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chip in screen
exhaust down pipe blowing, rear mounts split
play in steering rack inner ends
underside covered in scabby corrosion
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
chip in screen
exhaust down pipe blowing, rear mounts split
play in steering rack inner ends
underside covered in scabby corrosion
gearbox cradle insecure
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G109 PYC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G109 PYC, 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 G109 PYC registered?
G109 PYC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1990.
Is G109 PYC safe to buy?
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