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G943 XDV

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,309 mi
Last recorded99,309 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 XDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,309 miles

Body corrosion quite extensive but not within prescribed areas

Corrosion in boot floor but not excessive or not within prescribed areas

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,808 miles

Corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti-roll bar mount area X2 (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,080 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 82,549 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,339 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,919 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 71,919 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,881 miles

both front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,853 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 71,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,801 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 71,787 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,964 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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G943 XDV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G943 XDV, 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 G943 XDV registered?

G943 XDV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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