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G751 TRR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,826 mi
Last recorded74,826 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG751 TRR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 74,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 May 2024 74,812 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill /outer sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner arch marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner 1/4 panel corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 71,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension rubber bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 70,892 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 70,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 70,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing adjacent to battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,346 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to o/s/f cross member and o/s/r wheel arch

headlamp patterns weak (condensation)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,946 miles

corrosion to both front brake pipes

exhaust system corroded centre/rear

headlamp patterns weak (condensation)

n/s/r arch corroding (door reveal)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 67,911 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both front brake pipes

exhaust system corroded centre/rear

headlamp patterns weak (condensation)

n/s/r arch corroding (door reveal)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,310 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,945 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,430 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,426 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,312 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,150 miles

slight brake bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes

Fail 7 Dec 2009 46,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight brake bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,833 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,545 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,164 miles

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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G751 TRR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G751 TRR, 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 G751 TRR registered?

G751 TRR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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