MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Front number plate in poor condition;
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front number plate poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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G379 VTA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G379 VTA, 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 G379 VTA registered?
G379 VTA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1990.
Is G379 VTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G379 VTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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