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G744 MPW

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG744 MPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 87,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 87,313 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,863 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 86,068 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,379 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,379 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,622 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 71,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,288 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 68,287 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyer starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2006 64,200 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 64,200 miles

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)

o/s front tyer starting to perrish

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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G744 MPW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G744 MPW, 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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G744 MPW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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