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G955 UUD

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 UUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 56,152 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Above drive shaft (2.2.D.2b)

Play in NSR Wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2016 56,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Above drive shaft (2.2.D.2b)

Play in NSR Wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 49,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,393 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 10 May 2012 46,943 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 43,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,209 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,344 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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G955 UUD is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G955 UUD, 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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G955 UUD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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