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G126 PGP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,348 mi
Last recorded68,348 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG126 PGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,348 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,025 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion & repairs on floor

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch & sill

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2010 68,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion & repairs on floor

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch & sill

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,410 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion & repairs on front seat mounts

damage & repairs on n/s rear lamp

interior mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

number 4 spark plug loose

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2009 67,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion & repairs on front seat mounts

interior mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

number 4 spark plug loose

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

inner & outer sills corroding

number 4 spark plug loose

temporary repair on n/s headlamp unit

Fail 11 Apr 2008 66,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

inner & outer sills corroding

number 4 spark plug loose

o/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre perishing

temporary repair on n/s headlamp unit

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,995 miles

as previous

Fail 14 Apr 2007 64,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 7 Apr 2006 62,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

condensation in both headlights

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,635 miles

condensation in both headlights

oil leak

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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G126 PGP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G126 PGP, 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 G126 PGP registered?

G126 PGP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G126 PGP safe to buy?

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