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G339 PGK

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG339 PGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,220 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,004 miles

n/s hand brake just in limits

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s handbrake effort just in limits

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,610 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,683 miles

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

general suspension bushes perished = all OK

Fail 22 Jun 2010 79,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general suspension bushes perished = all OK

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,220 miles

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

RATE OF REAR BRAKE INCREASE N/S SLOWER IN OPPERATION

WIPERS POOR

Fail 23 Jun 2009 78,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RATE OF REAR BRAKE INCREASE N/S SLOWER IN OPPERATION

WIPERS POOR

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,920 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,269 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2007 75,259 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G339 PGK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G339 PGK, 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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G339 PGK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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