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G553 YME

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 YME
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,014 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,012 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 71,610 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 71,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 71,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,994 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,460 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 69,460 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 69,451 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bolt missing from gearbox crossmember

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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G553 YME is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G553 YME, 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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G553 YME is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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