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G143 JOM

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 JOM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 72,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 72,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,036 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,036 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,161 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 69,161 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 68,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Bootlid does not latch.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Bootlid does not latch.

Pass 2 May 2006 67,564 miles

Body corrosion beneath front fuse box.

Near side front tyre worn to legal minimum tread depth.

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2006 67,564 miles

Body corrosion beneath front fuse box.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Near side front tyre worn to legal minimum tread depth.

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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G143 JOM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G143 JOM, 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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G143 JOM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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