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G712 VUV

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,586 mi
Last recorded60,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 VUV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,586 miles

Offside Front Slam Panel Corroded

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Rear Both Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Fail 8 Jun 2019 60,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slam Panel Corroded

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Rear Both Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,721 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 55,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 50,444 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS DAMAGED/CORRODED

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 May 2017 50,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

BOTH REAR SILLS DAMAGED/CORRODED

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 May 2017 50,408 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both sills are damaged & slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,184 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 39,188 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,871 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,802 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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G712 VUV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G712 VUV, 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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G712 VUV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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