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G510 UYJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 UYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,897 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

ns mirror glass cracked

oil pipe to turbo insecure--soft

rear roll bar links and bushes perished

Fail 8 Sep 2015 22,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

ns mirror glass cracked

oil pipe to turbo insecure--soft

rear roll bar links and bushes perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,739 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake discs corroded

corrosion hole taped osr wing above rear lamp

front lower suspension arm roll bar bushes perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,091 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brakes performance only just met the standard.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 12,073 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,692 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 14,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,864 miles

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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G510 UYJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G510 UYJ, 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 G510 UYJ registered?

G510 UYJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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