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G47 ADL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,337 mi
Last recorded10,337 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 ADL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 10,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 9,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

backbox exhaust deterioated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,906 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 7,873 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,191 miles

Both sills inner and outer is corroding.

NSF anti roll bar pivot bracket is damaged.

NSF headlamp reflector very faded (pattern un affected).

NSF tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR wheel arch corroding.

Oil leak

Rear bumper panel is corroding.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to open fuel cap at time of test (no key present).

Fail 3 Apr 2013 6,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper panel is corroding.

Both front driving lamp reflectors faded and ns lense is missing.

Both sills inner and outer is corroding.

NSF anti roll bar pivot bracket is damaged.

NSF headlamp reflector very faded (pattern un affected).

NSF tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR wheel arch corroding.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to open fuel cap at time of test (no key present).

Pass 23 Mar 2012 1,932 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,077 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wear low

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 65,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,264 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 63,264 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G47 ADL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G47 ADL, 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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G47 ADL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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