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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
Near side rear tyre poor/slightly out of shape and cracking
No oil found in engine during pre-checks
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)
o/s rear service brake readings low
o/r rear service brake readings lower than other
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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