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G689 BRX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG689 BRX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,045 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor,body and chassis members

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear bumper damaged

rear shock absorbers damp

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills starting to corrode

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2011 35,767 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both outer sills starting to corrode

radiator expansion tank cap missing

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,350 miles

washer bottle area leaking

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s of rear bumper damaged

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s of rear bumper damaged

surface corrosion under vehicle

washer bottle area leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,135 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion starting in various body and chassis members

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear shock absorbers damp

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2010 24,135 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion starting in various body and chassis members

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear shock absorbers damp

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,736 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosoin through out vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish

both front road springs starting to corrode

both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

condensation in o/s headlamp

dip/main beam switch worn

Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,526 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish

both front road springs starting to corrode

both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

condensation in o/s headlamp

dip/main beam switch worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,485 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 12,483 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,702 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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G689 BRX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G689 BRX, 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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G689 BRX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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