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G438 XTP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,466 mi
Last recorded63,466 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 XTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 62,901 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall to tread

Fail 21 May 2014 62,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,892 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

near rear shox weak

Pass 9 May 2012 62,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 62,768 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,370 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S headlamp glass cracked but beam pattern unaffected.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,370 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S headlamp glass cracked but beam pattern unaffected.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 54,230 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriate.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,230 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriate.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,564 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 51,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,133 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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G438 XTP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G438 XTP, 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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G438 XTP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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