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4,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Lowering springs fitted front and rear
Previous repairs to vehicles underside
Lowering springs fitted front and rear
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Previous repairs to vehicles underside
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
cambelt belt tensioner damaged
cambelt cover missing
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
cambelt belt tensioner damaged
cambelt cover missing
lowering springs fitted to the front & rear
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
lowering springs fitted to the front & rear
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
all rear seats have been removed
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step panel (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
all rear seats have been removed
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G779 DDG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 G779 DDG, 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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G779 DDG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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