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G477 YMD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,018 mi
Last recorded71,018 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 71,018 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded at the rear

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,213 miles

centre rear seat belt not fitted time of test

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 68,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cntre rear seat belt removed at time of test

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

oengine oil leak

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 59,987 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded at the rear

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at the rear

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

wiper blades are split on the ends

Pass 14 May 2013 58,456 miles

nearside rear wheel arch is slightly corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded at the rear

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at the rear

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 57,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

offside and nearside inner sills are corroded at the rear

offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 57,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal travel

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

offside and nearside inner sills are corroded at the rear

offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 55,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 53,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 50,161 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 50,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 47,094 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 44,213 miles

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

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

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 YMD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G477 YMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G477 YMD registered?

G477 YMD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G477 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G477 YMD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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