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G723 SCA

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG723 SCA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 37,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,303 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 31,122 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 31,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 23,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 23,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,897 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 22,897 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,213 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 19,857 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 19,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,776 miles

n/s/r rusty around door catch

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches rusty

n/s/r sill is rusty by door striker

o/s/outer sill rusty when door is open

rear number plate degrading

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,360 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,530 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front seat mountings corroded

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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G723 SCA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G723 SCA, 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 G723 SCA registered?

G723 SCA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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