MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear brake slight sticking
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
sump badly corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
sump badly corroded
Battery insecure
coolant cap missing
this vehicle is extremely dangerous due to lack of brakes
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
coolant cap missing
parking brake travel high
this vehicle is extremely dangerous due to lack of brakes
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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G496 UUE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 G496 UUE, 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 G496 UUE registered?
G496 UUE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.
Is G496 UUE safe to buy?
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