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G562 PNW

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG562 PNW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,678 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under body rusted allso exhaust

Fail 15 Nov 2011 94,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under body rusted allso exhaust

Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,669 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

front bumper damaged

fuel tank corroded

nearside front panel corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,667 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 94,667 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 94,667 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear exhaust rubbers cracked

n/s/r light bulb board insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 85,918 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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G562 PNW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G562 PNW, 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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G562 PNW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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