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G477 TAV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,698 mi
Last recorded61,698 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 TAV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,698 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,687 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

general under body condition poor

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legel limit / worn on the inside edge

rear suspension lower bushes starting to perrish

repair patches to nearsid & offside floor pan becoming poor

Pass 29 May 2008 51,780 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 May 2008 51,774 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,627 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,681 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 36,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear wiper blade split

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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G477 TAV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G477 TAV, 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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G477 TAV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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