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G171 AFH

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,424 mi
Last recorded86,424 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 AFH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s both side of floor, wheel arches,inner and outer slls (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides floor, wheel arches, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,532 miles

Oil leak ()

metal brake pipes have been greased

rear floor and inner sills have been painted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,788 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER SEALED

FLOOR ,SILLS AND SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS REPAIRED UNDER SEALED

N,S,R TYRE DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SILL COVERS FITTED

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,674 miles

car floor has been repaired and under sealed

n/s and o/s inner sills have been repaired and under sealed

rear metal brake pipes have been under sealed

rear suspension mountings have been repaired and under sealed

Fail 5 Nov 2015 59,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

car floor has been repaired and under sealed

n/s and o/s inner sills have been repaired and under sealed

rear metal brake pipes have been under sealed

rear suspension mountings have been repaired and under sealed

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,723 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,806 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,910 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,516 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 25,178 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 17,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,465 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 12,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,131 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 4,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front inner sill holed but not within 30cm of suspension/steering/braking or seatbelt mounting

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 98,836 miles

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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G171 AFH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G171 AFH, 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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G171 AFH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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