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G137 YJO

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 YJO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,031 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 94,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,379 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,318 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 89,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2016 87,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,732 miles

o/s/f tyre beginning to get low outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,323 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,536 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to inner and outer sills parts of floor and chassis

Fail 23 Aug 2011 78,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,895 miles

Oil leak

corrosion o/s and n/s/r inner and outer sills

front exhaust box damaged and slightly blowing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,557 miles

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight lift in steering column

Fail 19 Aug 2009 72,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,936 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,935 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,901 miles

slight smoke from exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion on the offside outer sill

slight play on the nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,901 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 64,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 98,437 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 98,435 miles

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

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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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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