MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
poor beam image o/side headlamp
n/side door mirror insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
fuel cap sealing washer slightl deteriorated
rear wheel arches slightly corroded
rear wiper blade split
slight exhaust blow at rear joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
fuel cap sealing washer slightl deteriorated
n/side door mirror insecure
poor beam image o/side headlamp
rear wheel arches slightly corroded
rear wiper blade split
slight exhaust blow at rear joint
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G557 VAE is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 G557 VAE, 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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G557 VAE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1990.
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