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G419 UWD

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,617 mi
Last recorded28,617 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG419 UWD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 28,617 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat runners stiff

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat back held in place with cable ties

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rough

Pass 15 May 2023 27,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pies (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear void bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot perished

Nearside Front Track rod end has split pin missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat runners worn

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing has slight play

Rear Seat backs held in place by cable ties

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear void bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 27,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pies (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear void bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot perished

Nearside Front Track rod end has split pin missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat runners worn

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing has slight play

Rear Seat backs held in place by cable ties

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear void bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 26,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,081 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 26,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 18,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 18,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 18,170 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 15,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 15,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 12,074 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,774 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 83,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 74,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 66,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 55,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Mid exhaust box rattleing

Off side outer sill corroded

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

Pass 16 May 2006 50,706 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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G419 UWD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G419 UWD, 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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G419 UWD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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