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G940 TTT

1990 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,520 mi
Last recorded32,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 TTT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 32,520 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 29,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing Thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 29,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing Thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 24,199 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 24,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 15,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion forming n/s/r inner sill

corrosion forming n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion forming o/s/r chassis leg/spring mount

Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,227 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 11,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 11,573 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 10,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 8,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 5,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 2,818 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 2,816 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perished

sslight leak radiator

Pass 3 Oct 2007 90,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 Oct 2007 90,923 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Oct 2006 86,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G940 TTT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G940 TTT, 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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G940 TTT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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