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G74 JJW

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,533 mi
Last recorded37,533 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 JJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,533 miles

battery insecure

corrosion present on battery tray

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

corrosion present on battery tray

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,331 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,345 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,345 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,571 miles

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall deterioration

Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 23,984 miles

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

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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G74 JJW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G74 JJW, 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 G74 JJW registered?

G74 JJW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G74 JJW safe to buy?

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