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G124 FHC

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,671 mi
Last recorded13,671 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 FHC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 13,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advace play in steering column

nearside and offside rear wheel arches heavly rusting

nearside headlight cracked

offside headlight aim on upper limits

underside off car rusting and has welding repairs

very heavy engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Dec 2009 13,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advace play in steering column

nearside and offside rear wheel arches heavly rusting

nearside headlight cracked

offside headlight aim on upper limits

underside off car rusting and has welding repairs

very heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Dec 2008 5,934 miles

Both rear wheel arches in poor condition. (Corroded).

Front number plate cracked but not imparing legability over required distance.

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

Oil leak

Petrol cap sealing ring is slightly deteriorated.

Steering column has slight play in its movement.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 5,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear wheel arches in poor condition. (Corroded).

Front number plate cracked but not imparing legability over required distance.

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

Oil leak

Petrol cap sealing ring is slightly deteriorated.

Steering column has slight play in its movement.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 99,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2008 99,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2006 97,164 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 97,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear chassis poor condition

some free play evident in steering

wind screen damaged on off side

Fail 28 Dec 2005 94,464 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 94,464 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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G124 FHC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey 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 G124 FHC, 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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G124 FHC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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