MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leaks
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear closing sill corroded
offside rear inner tyre wall splitting
rear no plate in poor condition
slight binding in offside rear brake
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake ediscs heavily corroded
nearsiode headlamp reflector in poor condition
rear no plate in poor condition
condensation in nearside headlamp
front brake discs corroded
imbalance in rear brakes
nearside rear closing sill area corroded
rear no plate in poor condition
slight interaction in both rear lamp units
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
condensation in nearside headlamp
front brake discs corroded
imbalance in rear brakes
nearside rear closing sill area corroded
rear no plate in poor condition
slight interaction in both rear lamp units
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
emissions may change with exhaust repair
front ant roll bar bushes starting to perish
heavy corrosion to rear wheel arches
heavy surface corrosion to both front coil springs
rear number plate in poor condition
rear suspension bushes starting to perish
slight interaction in offside rear light unit
surface corrosion to nearside rear closing sill
surface corrosion to offside centre floor
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G497 WPD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G497 WPD, 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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G497 WPD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.
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