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G453 YPA

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 YPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,362 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear sidelight dim

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,555 miles

Fuel mechanical lift pump leaking engine oil severely

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 87,555 miles

Fuel mechanical lift pump leaking engine oil severely

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper arm spindle insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,819 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Petrol fuel lift pump leaking oil from a failed seal

Rear view mirror not fitted at time of test

Slight water ingress into both headlamps

Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Excessively damaged/cracked (6.3.1d)

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Petrol fuel lift pump leaking oil from a failed seal

Rear view mirror not fitted at time of test

Slight water ingress into both headlamps

Fail 24 Apr 2015 70,488 miles

Near side rear tyre poor/slightly out of shape and cracking

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No oil found in engine during pre-checks

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,488 miles

Near side rear tyre poor/slightly out of shape and cracking

No oil found in engine during pre-checks

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,985 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,956 miles

o/s rear service brake readings low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,938 miles

o/r rear service brake readings lower than other

Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,885 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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G453 YPA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G453 YPA, 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 G453 YPA registered?

G453 YPA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is G453 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G453 YPA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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