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G736 AHJ

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,930 mi
Last recorded70,930 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 70,581 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2016 70,071 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,438 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 67,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,231 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 58,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,459 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,731 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,217 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,340 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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G736 AHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G736 AHJ, 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 G736 AHJ registered?

G736 AHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1990.

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