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G470 XVM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 XVM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear both side wheel arch in poor condition

oil leak

steering rack inner joints has play

Pass 16 May 2015 74,090 miles

Offside and nearside rear wheel arch area slightlty corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 May 2015 74,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside and nearside rear wheel arch area slightlty corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front tyre worn low from inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,130 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside headlamp has slight poor beam pattan

Pass 5 May 2012 51,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 44,231 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front wheel bearing worn slightly

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 37,441 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

Pass 16 May 2009 27,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 27,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 16,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 15 May 2008 16,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 May 2007 11,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 6,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

slight free play in both nearside and offside door mirrors

slight free play in steering column bushes

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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G470 XVM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G470 XVM, 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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G470 XVM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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