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G475 OMW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,716 mi
Last recorded37,716 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG475 OMW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,716 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,595 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer not working

Fail 29 Mar 2016 32,595 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front washer not working

Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 21,230 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion appearing to near side front floor

corrosion appearing to rear inner sills

Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 12,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,732 miles

nearside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,247 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 6,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2008 5,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 4,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre tread is starting to distort

offside rear wheel has slight brake bind

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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G475 OMW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc 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 G475 OMW, 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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G475 OMW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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