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G427 TMA

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 TMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,867 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 92,893 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,076 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs have surface corrosion

secondhand brake hose fitted to o/s front

Fail 22 Sep 2010 92,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s and n/s front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,966 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 91,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,662 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 91,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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 TMA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TMA, 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 G427 TMA registered?

G427 TMA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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