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G480 LLS

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 LLS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 71,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

chassis and underside of vehicle corroded

gearbox noisey

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil light on dash

play in steering column

rev counter doesn't work

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,535 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

chassis and underside of vehicle corroded

gearbox noisey

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil light on dash

play in steering column

rev counter doesn't work

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 45,062 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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G480 LLS is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G480 LLS, 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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G480 LLS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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