MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight exhaust blow
slight oil leak
slight play both rack ends
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
various corrosion under car
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
various areas of corrosion
various areas of corrosion to body
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
exhaust deteriated and slight blows
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy
various corrosion under car
various suspension bushes slightly deteriated
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
exhaust deteriated and slight blows
n/s/r wheel bearing noisy
various corrosion under car
various suspension bushes slightly deteriated
slight imbalance parking brake
slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play o/s/f steering rack end
various corrosion under car
various suspention bushes deteriated
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight imbalance parking brake
slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play o/s/f steering rack end
various corrosion under car
various suspention bushes deteriated
various corrosion under car
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
various corrosion under car
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
both strut top bushes have slight play
front compliance bushes split but not excessive movement
various corrosion under car
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
both strut top bushes have slight play
front compliance bushes split but not excessive movement
various corrosion under car
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
suspension bushes front & rear slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive play.
Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
suspension front & rear slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive vplay.
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
poss slight leakage of vacuum from servo
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
poss slight leakage of vacuum from servo
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G743 EFX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G743 EFX, 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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G743 EFX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 March 1990.
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