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G522 TGX

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,887 mi
Last recorded77,887 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG522 TGX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,887 miles

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))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 77,868 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,809 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,782 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,134 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, Parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,115 miles

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%

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,537 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,618 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,768 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,764 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,675 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 78,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 77,051 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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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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What year was G522 TGX registered?

G522 TGX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G522 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G522 TGX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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