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G785 RHR

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,160 mi
Last recorded1,160 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG785 RHR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 1,160 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 1,160 miles

registration plate incorrect front & rear incorrect size (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 1,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 1,102 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front & rear (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 May 2015 1,013 miles

whole underside undersealed

Pass 31 May 2014 549 miles

whole underside undersealed

Pass 18 May 2013 42,098 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

sill kit fitted

underside heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,078 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 41,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

welding carried out on nearside inner sill and nearside front chassis leg

Pass 26 May 2011 41,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

welding carried out on nearside inner sill and nearside front chassis leg

Pass 26 May 2009 41,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 41,136 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all previous repairs heavily under sealed some, poor repairs made

front wiper worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all previous repairs heavily under sealed some, poor repairs made

front wiper worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2007 40,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front under body sill / floor heavily under sealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 39,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,490 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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G785 RHR is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G785 RHR, 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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G785 RHR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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