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G801 SRC

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 SRC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,804 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 73,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting defective/missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 73,975 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective could not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure cut springs to small for shock and top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure cut springs to small for shock and top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting defective/missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue instead of white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue instead of white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,579 miles

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

Front and rear shock absorbers appear soft in operation

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

Signs of previous repair to o/s/ outer sill at rear

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front and rear shock absorbers appear soft in operation

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

Signs of previous repair to o/s/ outer sill at rear

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,668 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,806 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 36,498 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,095 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,081 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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G801 SRC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G801 SRC, 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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What year was G801 SRC registered?

G801 SRC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G801 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G801 SRC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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