MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,678 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
car ride hieght very low.
n/s/f drive shaft gaiter split.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G158 VYU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G158 VYU, 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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G158 VYU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1990.
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