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G823 BFC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,080 mi
Last recorded6,080 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 BFC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 4,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 3,959 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 3,936 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,836 miles

Spare wheel well corroded to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2015 3,695 miles

Fuel filler neck top mounting Area corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 3,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 2,121 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive

n/s/r tyre tread worn to legal limits

o/s and n/s tca arm bushes deteriated but no movement

Pass 15 Mar 2012 636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dash light do not light up dash

light corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outter sills

Fail 12 Mar 2012 634 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

dash light do not light up dash

light corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outter sills

main beem telltale light does not work

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,704 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 96,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,629 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,561 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2006 88,352 miles

Advise O/S headlight chrome peeling

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

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

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

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

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

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2006 88,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G823 BFC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G823 BFC, 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 G823 BFC registered?

G823 BFC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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