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G97 XVS

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,268 mi
Last recorded63,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 XVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 57,234 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 52,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 48,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,028 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 43,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside bulkhead has surface corrosion around battery tray

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 36,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside bulkhead has surface corrosion around battery tray

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,962 miles

bearing slight play, slight play osf ball joint

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,585 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

seats worn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 18,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre weaing on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer sills corroded

chip in screen

crack in front number plate

front discs worn

near side front tyre on 1.6mm

near side lower arm bush splitting

near side spot light misted

off side front wiper split

oil leak

rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

rear lights slightly reacting with each other

slight movement in both front seats

slight movement in both rear rheel bearings

slight movement in both trailing arm bushes

slight movement in brake peddle

slight play in steering rack

slight up and down movement in steering colum

small fracture in down pipe

unable to carry out checks in boot due to it being full

wind screen white in off side lower corner

Fail 24 Feb 2007 14,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

crack in front number plate

front brake discs appear lipped and corroded

off side front anti roll bar bush worn

rear exhaust hanging rubbers in poor condition

rear suspention bushes starting to split

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight movement inbrake peddel

Pass 10 Feb 2006 101,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs appear lipped and corroded

front number plate cracked

near side anti roll bar slightly bent

near side cv boot in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in near side track rod end

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

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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G97 XVS is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G97 XVS, 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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G97 XVS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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