MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R arch corroded.
N/S/R light lens cracked.
N/S/R spring mount corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R arch corroded.
O/S/R spring mount corroded.
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)
Front + rear brake pipes corroded
NSR light lens cracked
Small hole in exhaust down pipe
Very slight play felt at NSF wheel, poss. in rack
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front + rear brake pipes corroded
NSR light lens cracked
Small hole in exhaust down pipe
Very slight play felt at NSF wheel, poss. in rack
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G737 VVL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G737 VVL, 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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G737 VVL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1990.
Is G737 VVL safe to buy?
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