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G983 JOA

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 JOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed.

under tray fitted under car.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,510 miles

no passenger seats fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,141 miles

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

battery locating tray corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 41,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery locating tray corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,194 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 39,816 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre wall slight cracking.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,816 miles

o/s rear tyre wall slight cracking.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,303 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,300 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,768 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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G983 JOA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G983 JOA, 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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G983 JOA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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