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G558 DGL

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

41,578 mi
Last recorded41,578 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 DGL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,578 miles

Nearside Rear sill getting weak.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Suspension getting soft.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear sill getting weak.

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Slight play in both rear wheelbearings.

Suspension getting soft

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,846 miles

Front tyres getting low.

Nearside front headlight reflector getting dull.

Nearside rear tyre getting low and starting to perish.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 37,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front headlight reflector getting dull.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and starting to perish.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,737 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing.

Slight play in offside front strut top mount.

Some oxidisation on all metal brake pipes.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing.

Slight play in offside front strut top mount.

Some oxidisation on all metal brake pipes.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,077 miles

CLUTCH JUDDER

CORROSION TO O/S/F CHASIS

CORROSION TO OSR WHEEL ARCH

N/S/R BACK PLATE CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2013 29,077 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

CORROSION TO O/S/F CHASIS

CORROSION TO OSR WHEEL ARCH

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,252 miles

Fibre class in nearside rear sill

Nearside front indicator repaired.

Rear exhaust hung very low

Slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing.

Underside of vehicle rusty.

Wiper wheelboxes heavily repaired with fibreglass.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fibre class in nearside rear sill

Nearside front indicator repaired.

Rear exhaust hung very low

Slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing.

Underside of vehicle rusty.

Wiper wheelboxes heavily repaired with fibreglass.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,097 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

HAND BRAKE HIGH

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FOOT BRAKE LINKEAGE BAR

Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

HAND BRAKE HIGH

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FOOT BRAKE LINKEAGE BAR

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,430 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor plan corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 15,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor plan corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,872 miles

OS SILL WEAK WITH CORROSION NEAR REPAIR. UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY AND NEEDS PROTECTION

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 10,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

OS SILL WEAK WITH CORROSION NEAR REPAIR. UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY AND NEEDS PROTECTION

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,347 miles

n/s/f indicator lens repaired

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 15 Jul 2008 4,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f indicator lens repaired

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,120 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 93,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion and sealer next to battery tray no holes,osf tyre getting low inside edge!!!

Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,649 miles

corrosion and sealer next to battery tray no holes,osf tyre getting low inside edge!!!

Pass 7 Jul 2005 87,277 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 87,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G558 DGL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 G558 DGL, 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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G558 DGL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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