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G929 XCR

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,062 mi
Last recorded66,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG929 XCR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,062 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has been fully wax oiled

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,971 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 65,971 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,486 miles

advise n/s/f outer cv boot perished

advise rear tyres heavily perished and cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,474 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,440 miles

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front washer poor operation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perihed

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2010 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on all suspension parts due to standing

Pass 7 Nov 2005 64,155 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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G929 XCR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G929 XCR, 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 G929 XCR registered?

G929 XCR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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