MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all shocks have slightly reduced damping effect
brake pipes rusty
front springs loose in jacked up position
o/s aim slightly dim
rear axle secure but not in standard places
rust & corrosion in various places & n/s outer sill
slight damage to road wheels
slight play in front lower arm bushes
slight play in steering column
suspension lowered
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all shocks have slightly reduced damping effect
brake pipes rusty
front springs loose in jacked up position
o/s aim slightly dim
rear axle secure but not in standard places
rust & corrosion in various places & n/s outer sill
slight damage to road wheels
slight play in front lower arm bushes
slight play in steering column
suspension lowered
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes rusty
front springs loose in jacked un position
o/s aim slightly dim
rear axle secure but brackets not in standard places
rear boarded out
rust in various places & n/s outer sill corroding
slight damage to rims
slight play in column
slighy play in f.lower arm bushes
suspension lowered
offside rear inner sill starting to corrode
rust, corrosion & welded patches all over
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G478 BLL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White 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 G478 BLL, 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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G478 BLL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1990.
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