MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear door doesnt open
various body damage
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Oil leak
lower stearing column bush worn
movement in rear wheel bearings
near side front tyre side wall cut
nearside shock absorber weeping
spair tyre flat
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G166 ADX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G166 ADX, 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 G166 ADX registered?
G166 ADX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1990.
Is G166 ADX safe to buy?
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