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G126 TMX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,492 mi
Last recorded71,492 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,492 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,034 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside front door has slight surface corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside front door has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,010 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 64,772 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,770 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,994 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

o/s/rear inner sill close to the limit

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/rear inner sill close to the limit

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,126 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 55,715 miles

BOTH DOOR MIRROR GLASSES CRACKED.

NSF INNER PAD MAY BE LOW.

OSR INNER SILL RUSTY.

Fail 8 Nov 2005 55,714 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH DOOR MIRROR GLASSES CRACKED.

NSF INNER PAD MAY BE LOW.

OSR INNER SILL RUSTY.

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 TMX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

G126 TMX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G126 TMX safe to buy?

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