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G121 TSU

1990 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,946 mi
Last recorded5,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 TSU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,946 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake servo body corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre wall cracked

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2020 5,940 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake servo body corroded

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre wall cracked

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 5,933 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,195 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill rotted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rotted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension drag links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank rusty

oil leak from engine

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 12 Dec 2007 4,956 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 4,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 2,651 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 2,651 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 99,210 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 99,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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G121 TSU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Green 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 G121 TSU, 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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G121 TSU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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