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G173 FFX

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 FFX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,561 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 87,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tie rod bar bushes perished

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,715 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,713 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 20 Oct 2010 83,713 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,199 miles

near side rear inner sill corrode near limit.

outer sills starting to corrode.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,095 miles

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

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

near side rear inner sill corrode near limit.

outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,819 miles

both front chassis legs corroded

o/s rear chassis leg in advanced state of corrosion

o/s/rear wheel arch badly corroded

rear inner sills badly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2008 79,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis legs corroded

o/s rear chassis leg in advanced state of corrosion

o/s/rear wheel arch badly corroded

rear inner sills badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 78,539 miles

Bad corrosion to offside rear chassis rail near suspension mounting area.

Battery tray has corroded through into the car.

Front brake pads appear to be very low. (possibly on the limits)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on edges.

Nearside rear tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Offside front tyre is worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,649 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis rail by offside rear hand brake cable.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low on tread

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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G173 FFX is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G173 FFX, 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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G173 FFX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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