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G935 YTR

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,831 mi
Last recorded3,831 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG935 YTR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 3,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floor corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking 185/60/14

rear wheel arches corroded in door shut but not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Oct 2012 3,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

floor corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking 185/60/14

rear wheel arches corroded in door shut but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,316 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 98,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,523 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 94,523 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,472 miles

SOME SURFACE RUST ON BODYWORK OFF SIDE LOWER SEAT MOUNTING AREA WEAK

Fail 28 Oct 2009 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,466 miles

NEAR SIDE OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES SURFACE RUST OFF SIDE LOWER FRONT SEAT MOUNTING AREA WEAK

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,096 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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G935 YTR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G935 YTR, 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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G935 YTR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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