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G457 CCF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 CCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 98,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

has thick underseal in places

Fail 28 Nov 2023 98,326 miles

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

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

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

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,445 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front lamp slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,768 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 91,758 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,090 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 91,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,441 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,703 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 89,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,385 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,865 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,614 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,339 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,339 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,043 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,026 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 873,963 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 87,396 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 86,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 86,306 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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G457 CCF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G457 CCF, 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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G457 CCF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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