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G395 EPR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,344 mi
Last recorded12,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 EPR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 12,344 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,936 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bolts missing x2 ()

Nearside Front brake flex not seating in mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake flexible hose not seating in mounting

Offside Front brake flexible pipe not seating in mounting

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2020 10,936 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective bolts missing x2 ()

Nearside Front brake flex not seating in mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake flexible hose not seating in mounting

Offside Front brake flexible pipe not seating in mounting

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 6,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 2,113 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 2,113 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing middle (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,504 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,450 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 89,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,124 miles

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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G395 EPR 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 80%.

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 G395 EPR, 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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G395 EPR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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