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G545 VCD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,899 mi
Last recorded99,899 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG545 VCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Front Front coolant pipe corroded and insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded In front of fuel tank ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 99,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe hemorrhaged during test . (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Front Front coolant pipe corroded and insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded In front of fuel tank ()

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2009 98,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pedal operating rod fouling heater hose

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

drivers seat belt slow in returning.center rear seat belt not found

front wipers can only be parked manually.indicators not self canceling

o/s washer jet u/s

Pass 9 May 2008 93,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s headlight has only been temp repaired must be propley repaired will check f.o.c when done

o/s/f tyre border line pass on limit & in poor condition needs replacing now

surface corrosion n/s outer sill

borderline pass corrosion both rear inner sills must be treted or repaired

oil leak has contamenated front exaust

Fail 9 May 2008 93,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s headlight has only been temp repaired must be propley repaired will check f.o.c when done

o/s/f tyre border line pass on limit & in poor condition needs replacing now

surface corrosion n/s outer sill

borderline pass corrosion both rear inner sills must be treted or repaired

oil leak has contamenated front exaust

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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G545 VCD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G545 VCD, 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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G545 VCD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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