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G318 SHR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,976 mi
Last recorded58,976 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG318 SHR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,976 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,860 miles

Nearside headlight reflector tarnished

Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 51,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,215 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 51,215 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all gaiters and suspension bushes are showing signs of perishing

car under side repaired and under sealed

Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,199 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all gaiters and suspension bushes are showing signs of perishing

car under side repaired and under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,197 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (3.5.1i)

brake pipes are corroded

car under side repaired and under sealed

Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner rear wheel arch to sill within 30 cm (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill to floor within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner wing within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner rear wheel arch to sill within 30 cm (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill to floor within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (3.5.1i)

brake pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 51,083 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,934 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,513 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,789 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 43,723 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,446 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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G318 SHR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G318 SHR, 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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G318 SHR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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