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G671 NWG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG671 NWG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,775 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 81,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside wheel corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 15 May 2018 76,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion corner of boot lid (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead under wiper motor (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 10 May 2017 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear bumper damaged and repaired

Fail 5 May 2017 71,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded through,though not within proscribed area

Fail 30 Apr 2016 66,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded through,though not within proscribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,279 miles

Corrosion perforation of left rear wheel arch(not proscribed area)

Sligh surface crazing of left front tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,279 miles

Corrosion perforation of left rear wheel arch(not proscribed area)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sligh surface crazing of left front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,219 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front panel corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,601 miles

front panel corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,620 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 41,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,026 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 40,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,327 miles

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

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

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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G671 NWG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G671 NWG, 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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G671 NWG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 July 1990.

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