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G195 BLA

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 BLA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,116 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,667 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sil (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside passanger door corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside drivers door corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 66,828 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,793 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear arch areas

light cracking and wear to edge of o/s/r tyre

oil weeps

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid slightly down

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear arch areas

light cracking and wear to edge of o/s/r tyre

oil weeps

slight smear front wipers

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,158 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil weeps

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,027 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of corrosion to rear outer sill but not excessive

some signs of oil around engine/gearbox

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,761 miles

signs of corrosion to outer sill areas

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,249 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 59,249 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,614 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 57,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,661 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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G195 BLA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G195 BLA, 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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G195 BLA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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