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G691 XMK

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,808 mi
Last recorded21,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG691 XMK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 21,808 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear No rear seats fitted/ or seat belts

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2018 21,790 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear No rear seats fitted/ or seat belts

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2017 19,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 19,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outside 30 cms from mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no rear seats fitted for test, no rear seat belts either.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,576 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test, or rear seat belts

Fail 15 Apr 2015 13,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

No rear seats fitted at time of test, or rear seat belts

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,661 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 16,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 2,207 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 2,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G691 XMK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G691 XMK, 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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G691 XMK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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