MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust and floor have surface corrosion
offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitors perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust and floor have surface corrosion
offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitor perished
unable to measure brake pads
surface corrosion to rear wheel arches.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded.
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G740 CJH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 G740 CJH, 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 G740 CJH registered?
G740 CJH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 June 1990.
Is G740 CJH safe to buy?
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