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G409 XRT

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,868 mi
Last recorded95,868 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG409 XRT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,851 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,733 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,479 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,090 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,484 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,888 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 93,861 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to being painted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes due to being painted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 93,585 miles

Unable to inspect All rear metal brake pipes due to them being painted.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to inspect All rear metal brake pipes due to them being painted.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,080 miles

All rear Brake pipes been painted.

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 93,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All rear Brake pipes been painted.

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,646 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 91,646 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 86,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,251 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 81,248 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,732 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G409 XRT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G409 XRT, 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 G409 XRT registered?

G409 XRT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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