MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside sill slightly corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in offside of steering rack
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
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)
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
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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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