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G427 CRD

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,484 mi
Last recorded18,484 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 CRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 18,480 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 18,480 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,461 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 18,461 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 16,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 14,198 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 14,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 13,637 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 13,408 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2012 8,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 1,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,838 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 94,838 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks.

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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G427 CRD is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 G427 CRD, 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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G427 CRD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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