MOT Status
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87,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside / offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside / offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear drum (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
both rear tyres inner walls perishing
o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyre perishing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyre perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G657 BBJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 G657 BBJ, 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 G657 BBJ registered?
G657 BBJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1990.
Is G657 BBJ safe to buy?
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