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G646 YDL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,188 mi
Last recorded1,188 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 YDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 1,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 1,031 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 100,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,933 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,202 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Fail 22 Feb 2014 98,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,828 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,612 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear brake flexible hosesare perishing

both front cv gaitors are cracking

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front exhaust box to down pipe has a slight leak

intrerior mirror is missing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,236 miles

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,942 miles

corrosion on the rear suspension arms

handbrake lever almost to the limit of its travel

o/s/r brake binding slightly

petrol smell to the rear of the car [no obvious leaks noted]

slight blow from a crack around the rear of the front exhaust box

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2008 94,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on the rear suspension arms

handbrake lever almost to the limit of its travel

o/s/r brake binding slightly

petrol smell to the rear of the car [no obvious leaks noted]

slight blow from a crack around the rear of the front exhaust box

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,888 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 93,888 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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G646 YDL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G646 YDL, 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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G646 YDL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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