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G78 UHA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,066 mi
Last recorded89,066 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 UHA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,066 miles

Both rear tyre worn on inner edges

Corrosion to front and centre inner sills

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside headlamp poorly secured

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 89,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/ lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear tyre worn on inner edges

Corrosion to front and centre inner sills

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside headlamp poorly secured

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

nearside outer sill to floor lip corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,965 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering retaining device missing trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

nearside outer sill to floor lip corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill to floor pan lip corroded.

Pass 19 May 2014 77,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,431 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 66,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 66,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,819 miles

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

front tyres are cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2010 64,815 miles

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

front tyres are cracking

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

Pass 7 May 2009 61,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 61,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyre sidewall deteriatioon

Pass 2 May 2008 55,898 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 52,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,817 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 48,817 miles

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

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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G78 UHA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G78 UHA, 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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G78 UHA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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