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G43 XTC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,870 mi
Last recorded34,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 XTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 34,870 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,370 miles

non genuine exhaust fitted to rear

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

unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills side skirts fitted to both sills

Fail 12 Apr 2021 33,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

non genuine exhaust fitted to rear

unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills side skirts fitted to both sills

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 13,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,905 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,869 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 8,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

brakes require inspection

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

brakes require inspection

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 6,575 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 6,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 4,212 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 4,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 3,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,780 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 2,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 1,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2005 42,447 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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G43 XTC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G43 XTC, 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 G43 XTC registered?

G43 XTC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 1990.

Is G43 XTC safe to buy?

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