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G645 CFH

1990 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,244 mi
Last recorded24,244 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG645 CFH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 24,244 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 24,240 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front to rear brake pipes corroding

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s/r tyre starting to split inner edge

slight exhaust blow at front joint

temp repair has been made to fuel tank strap

vehicle lowered & spoiler fitted so unable to roller brake test

Fail 17 Apr 2012 17,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 9,419 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine running rough

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 3,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 97,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear closing sill areas corroded

centre windscreen chipped

rear view mirror missing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 96,966 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear closing sill areas corroded

centre windscreen chipped

rear view mirror missing

Pass 1 Mar 2008 89,275 miles

rear brake pipes heavily corroded - just acceptable - recommend replacement

Fail 27 Feb 2008 89,266 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes at rear covered in sealant unable to inspect fully.

chip[s] in windscreen.

corrosion to both front coil springs.

corrosion to nearside front inner wing.

interaction in both rear light units just acceptable.

play in brake pedal pivot points just acceptable.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 83,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 83,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G645 CFH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G645 CFH, 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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G645 CFH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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