MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All brake pipes and ferules either corroded or covered by other material-black-grease front and rear axle.
All suspension and steering bushes perishing-cracked, front and rear axle.
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General surface corrosion and rust over suspension-brakes-steering-chassis-components and prescribed areas-covered also with other material-black at front and rear axle.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All brake pipes and ferules either corroded or covered by other material-black-grease front and rear axle.
All suspension and steering bushes perishing-cracked, front and rear axle.
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General surface corrosion and rust over suspension-brakes-steering-chassis-components and prescribed areas-covered also with other material-black at front and rear axle.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipes heavily greased, Parking brake efficiency 16%
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipes heavily greased, Parking brake efficiency 16%
Brake pipes heavily greased
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G522 TGX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 G522 TGX, 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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G522 TGX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.
Is G522 TGX safe to buy?
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