MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r inditor lens damaged
tracking
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
drivers door corroded
n/s/r door corroded
n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish
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
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise tracking
both rear wheel bearings are worn
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G201 RAU registered?
G201 RAU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1990.
Is G201 RAU safe to buy?
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