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G599 TJA

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,355 mi
Last recorded62,355 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 TJA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2014 62,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,355 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,622 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2012 60,620 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 39,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,957 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 34,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,042 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 31,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,326 miles

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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G599 TJA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G599 TJA, 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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What year was G599 TJA registered?

G599 TJA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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