MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
outer sills rusty
underside of vehicle rusty full length
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G551 UBA is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 G551 UBA, 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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G551 UBA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1990.
Is G551 UBA safe to buy?
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