MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre has a cut BUT NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre has a cut BUT NOT in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G386 SMV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 G386 SMV, 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 G386 SMV registered?
G386 SMV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1990.
Is G386 SMV safe to buy?
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