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G254 DJN

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,437 mi
Last recorded34,437 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG254 DJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 34,437 miles

Front T.C.A bushes corroded and worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner door shut/arch corrode and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door shut / arch corroded and holed

slight leak engine oil

Fail 24 Jan 2020 34,437 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front T.C.A bushes corroded and worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner door shut/arch corrode and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door shut / arch corroded and holed

slight leak engine oil

Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,877 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both inner door shuts corroded and holed

Fail 18 Jan 2019 32,868 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both inner door shuts corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,557 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 27,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 23,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 14,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 3,890 miles

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s headlight glass damaged

oil leaks

Fail 14 Dec 2011 3,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s headlight glass damaged

oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,394 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 98,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,428 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 93,426 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 88,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 84,401 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,982 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 79,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 74,050 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G254 DJN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G254 DJN, 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 G254 DJN registered?

G254 DJN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G254 DJN safe to buy?

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