MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosionboth inner and outer sills/floor/wheel arches,o/s rear outer sill thin.slight cut o/s front flexible brake hose,oil leak engine area,front discs wearing,n/s rear tyrwalls perishing and splitting,
poss fault a.b.s light
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
replacement tyre on rear axle perished & close to legal limit
slight play in steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
all 4 tyres perished,tread getting down & in poor condition(advise replacement soon).
both outer cv gaiters perishing
both rear brake hoses perishing
n/s door mirror loose
plastic covers over both outer sills obstructing view
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
various corrosion starting to appear under car
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G480 LWP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 LWP, 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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What year was G480 LWP registered?
G480 LWP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1990.
Is G480 LWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for G480 LWP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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