MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise strong offside front shock absorber very weak
exhaust rubbers badly perrished and splitting ,read to snap
movement in steering column/universal joint
rear shock absorbers weak
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise strong offside front shock absorber very weak
exhaust rubbers badly perrished and splitting ,read to snap
movement in steering column/universal joint
rear shock absorbers weak
advise nearside outer cv gaitoe badly perrished,splitting and pinholed
offside outer cv gaitor badly perrished and splitting
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside outer cv gaitoe badly perrished,splitting and pinholed
offside outer cv gaitor badly perrished and splitting
WET TEST!!
advise exhaust front pipe badly corroded by flange
advise strong nearside rear tyre close to limit and out of shape recommend replacement
advise strong rear brake load compensator valve linkage badly corroded recommend replacement
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
WET TEST!!
advise exhaust front pipe badly corroded by flange
advise strong nearside rear tyre close to limit and out of shape recommend replacement
advise strong rear brake load compensator valve linkage badly corroded recommend replacement
adv 10 % imbalance on front brakes
adv both front tyres getting low on edges
adv both outer drive shaft gaiters cracking
adv fuel tank and strap heavily corroded
adv rear leaf springs corroded
adv both outer cv gaiters cracking
adv both rear leaf springs corroded
adv handbrake travel high
adv nearside headlight just starting to condensate
adv rear brake compensator working but has little movement
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G857 BRD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G857 BRD, 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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G857 BRD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1990.
Is G857 BRD safe to buy?
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