MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rust off side floor outside proscribed area
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer 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)
Offside 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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rust off side floor outside proscribed area
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
near side front and rear doors rusting out
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer 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)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer 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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
near side front and rear doors rusting out
rust near side front floor outside proscribed area
rust off side rear boot floor outside proscribed area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear bumper damaged
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
crack in near side headlamp glass
front no plate cracked
rust holes in off side front wing and off side rear door but not jaged
rust off side front outer sill outside proscribed area
temporary repair to off side rear bumper
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
crack in near side headlamp glass
front no plate cracked
rust holes in off side front wing and off side rear door but not jaged
rust off side front outer sill outside proscribed area
temporary repair to off side rear bumper
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate damaged
off side rear outer wheel arch starting to rust
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
front no plate damaged
off side rear outer wheel arch starting to rust
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
near side front door bottom holed
near side rear wheel arch poor
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate cracked
near side front door bottom holed
near side rear wheel arch poor
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G198 DMO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 G198 DMO, 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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G198 DMO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1990.
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