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G582 ALW

1990 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,384 mi
Last recorded79,384 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG582 ALW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,384 miles

engine oil leak and gearbox leaks

front and rear tyres different sizes

front outer c.v boots cracked

nearside front suspension arm inner bush worn and slight play

nearside headlight glass misted

nearside rear tail light slight interaction with indicator

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in offside front lower swivel

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine oil leak and gearbox leaks

front and rear tyres different sizes

front outer c.v boots cracked

nearside front suspension arm inner bush worn and slight play

nearside headlight glass misted

nearside rear tail light slight interaction with indicator

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in offside front lower swivel

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,812 miles

rear bumper cracked

engine oil leaks

front bumper damaged

front outer c.v boots damaged

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

front bumper damaged

front outer c.v boots damaged

rear bumper cracked

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,447 miles

front outer c.v boots cracked

hazard light switch sticky

slight interaction with rear lights

slight play in rear hub bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,347 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

outer c.v boos cracked

rear exhaust section corroded

slight distortion on front brakes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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G582 ALW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G582 ALW, 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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G582 ALW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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