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G800 SKN

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,713 mi
Last recorded47,713 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG800 SKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,566 miles

Bracket by exhaust insecure

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 46,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure to hub mounting bolts (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Bracket by exhaust insecure

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,287 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,172 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,495 miles

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auxiliary drive belt perished and squealing on start up

both front tyres starting to wear low

front registration plate cracked

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

impact damage to nearside front wing and arch

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

nearside front lower (under vehicle) floor pan starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

offside obligatory door mirror loose but still secure

oil leak underside of engine

oil seapage from rocker cover gasket

rear exhaust mount not fitted into rubber and tight against chassis rail but still fully supported

slight play in both front steering rack inner arm joints

spare tyre appears under inflated

steering wheel starting to deteriorate

unable to fully inspect offside and nearside lower outer sill panels due to side skirts fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2009 32,495 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auxiliary drive belt perished and squealing on start up

both front tyres starting to wear low

front registration plate cracked

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

impact damage to nearside front wing and arch

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

nearside front lower (under vehicle) floor pan starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

offside obligatory door mirror loose but still secure

oil leak underside of engine

oil seapage from rocker cover gasket

rear exhaust mount not fitted into rubber and tight against chassis rail but still fully supported

slight play in both front steering rack inner arm joints

spare tyre appears under inflated

steering wheel starting to deteriorate

unable to fully inspect offside and nearside lower outer sill panels due to side skirts fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,731 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

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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G800 SKN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G800 SKN, 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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G800 SKN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1990.

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