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G385 KDA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 KDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 26,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2018 26,091 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2017 25,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear arches corroed

nearside A pillar and rear quarter corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 22,520 miles

Nearside Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,332 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 22,332 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,852 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 21,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 19,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 18,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,271 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 16,271 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,024 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 14,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 12,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 12,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 10,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G385 KDA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 G385 KDA, 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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G385 KDA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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