MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear sill getting weak.
Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.
Suspension getting soft.
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
Front tyres getting low.
Nearside front headlight reflector getting dull.
Nearside rear tyre getting low and starting to perish.
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.
Slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing.
Slight play in offside front strut top mount.
Some oxidisation on all metal brake pipes.
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.
CLUTCH JUDDER
CORROSION TO O/S/F CHASIS
CORROSION TO OSR WHEEL ARCH
N/S/R BACK PLATE CORRODED
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
n/s/f indicator lens repaired
o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding
slight play in o/s/f track rod end
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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!!!
corrosion and sealer next to battery tray no holes,osf tyre getting low inside edge!!!
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)
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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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