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G267 XPL

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,068 mi
Last recorded8,068 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG267 XPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 8,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion - Sills, suspension components etc.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 8,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion - Sills, suspension components etc.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 8,064 miles

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to underside/sills/suspension

Pass 19 May 2022 8,061 miles

Nearside inner + outer sills corroded(not holed)

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside inner + outer sills corroded(not holed)

front and rear suspension have surface corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 7,488 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 7,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 7,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,782 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 5,443 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 4,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 4,431 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 4,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,846 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 98,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,505 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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G267 XPL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G267 XPL, 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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G267 XPL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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