MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front slam panal and bulkhead corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front slam panal and bulkhead corroded
Both front outer Seat montings corroded and unable to fully assess condition of repairs due to underseal coverage and interior carpet.
Bulkhead mounted brake pressure proportioning valves damp (not leaking under pressure)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre and Rear Exhaust rubber mountings heavily perished and partially split.
Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded (not yet causing a sharp edge)
Rear Inner and Outer Sills heavily coated in underseal.
Service Brake servo has heavy surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Both front outer Seat montings corroded and unable to fully assess condition of repairs due to underseal coverage and interior carpet.
Bulkhead mounted brake pressure proportioning valves damp (not leaking under pressure)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre and Rear Exhaust rubber mountings heavily perished and partially split.
Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded (not yet causing a sharp edge)
Service Brake servo has heavy surface corrosion.
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G947 AOW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G947 AOW, 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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G947 AOW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1990.
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