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G201 RAU

1990 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 RAU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,299 miles

Centre 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perrished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r indicator light lens broken

front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r inditor lens damaged

tracking

Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r inditor lens damaged

tracking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/r doors corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 84,342 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/r doors corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,002 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,558 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers door corroded

n/s/r door corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 9 Mar 2009 77,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers door corroded

n/s/r door corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,506 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

advise tracking

both rear wheel bearings are worn

Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

advise tracking

both rear wheel bearings are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 69,997 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f & n/s/r doors corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,153 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 69,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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G201 RAU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 G201 RAU, 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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G201 RAU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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