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G374 TEA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,404 mi
Last recorded71,404 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG374 TEA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,791 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,657 miles

Exhaust backbox rubber worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre cut sidewall (No Cords)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2015 60,657 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust backbox rubber worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre cut sidewall (No Cords)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2013 59,686 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside front tyre has slight buldge.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear backbox mount startng to crack and perish

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

steering rack slghtly damp

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,686 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside front tyre has slight buldge.

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)

Rear backbox mount startng to crack and perish

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

steering rack slghtly damp

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,109 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 55,086 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,556 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,536 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,075 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 26,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f o/s n/s/r tyres perished

oil leak

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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G374 TEA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G374 TEA, 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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G374 TEA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 July 1990.

Is G374 TEA safe to buy?

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