MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections
Corrosion on metal fuel pipes under vehicle
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose, both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes leading to and from n/s, pipe from o/s hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in general, both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in general, both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor to sill edge, both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections
Corrosion on metal fuel pipes under vehicle
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose, both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes leading to and from n/s, pipe from o/s hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in general, both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in general, both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor to sill edge, both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G849 XPA 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 82.4%.
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 G849 XPA, 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 G849 XPA registered?
G849 XPA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1990.
Is G849 XPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G849 XPA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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