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G952 BAY

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 BAY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 97,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 95,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 95,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,553 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end securing nut not split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 92,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,848 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 88,073 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,421 miles

fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 87,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,078 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 May 2009 86,945 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 86,809 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,517 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 86,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 86,097 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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G952 BAY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G952 BAY, 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 G952 BAY registered?

G952 BAY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G952 BAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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