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G796 ENO

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG796 ENO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,945 miles

chip in windscreen

play in both rear wheel bearings

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,920 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Vehicle is undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,709 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 75,709 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 75,336 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 75,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 72,010 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 May 2011 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,663 miles

oil leak, pressure switch & fuel pump

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,373 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 62,959 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,550 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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G796 ENO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G796 ENO, 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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G796 ENO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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