MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front of o/s outer sill holed
Brake servo defective or ineffective air leak pipe joint (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front of o/s outer sill holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front of o/s outer sill holed outside failure area
poor beam pattern o/s h/lamp condensated
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front of o/s outer sill holed outside failure area
poor beam pattern o/s h/lamp condensated
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
Rear number plate loose
corrosion to offside front sill
fuel cap deteriorated
offside front tyre worn low on outer edge
offside rear tyre perished
slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery slightly loose
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
Offside rear tyre perishing
Rear number plate loose
Rear suspension arms corroding
Slight leak from front section of exhaust
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Oil leak ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer w/arch (5.2.6)
o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer w/arch and sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator operated (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r outer w/arch (5.2.6)
o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished
o/s/f tyre beginning to get low outer edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre low on outer edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
slight blow front exhaust box
slight lip front brake discs
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion to o/s outer sill
slight blow front exhaust box
slight lip front brake discs
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to outer sills and rear inner sills
lip on front brake discs
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion to inner and outer sills parts of floor and chassis
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion to inner and outer sills parts of floor and chassis
o/s/f fog lamp insecure
Oil leak
corrosion o/s and n/s/r inner and outer sills
front exhaust box damaged and slightly blowing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Oil leak
corrosion o/s and n/s/r inner and outer sills
front exhaust box damaged and slightly blowing
slight blow front exhaust joint
slight lift in steering column
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
slight blow front exhaust joint
slight lift in steering column
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight smoke from exhaust
oil leak
slight corrosion on the offside outer sill
slight play on the nearside rear wheel bearing
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
oil leak
slight corrosion on the offside outer sill
slight play on the nearside rear wheel bearing
slight smoke from exhaust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leaking
nail in tyre
oil leak
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G137 YJO is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 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 G137 YJO, 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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G137 YJO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1990.
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