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G987 CRX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

4,640 mi
Last recorded4,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 CRX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 4,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE FLEXY UNIONS CORRODED.

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

VEHICLE CORRODED EVERYWHERE.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 3,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 1,413 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT ARCH IS BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE VEHICLE IS CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 6 Jun 2007 1,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR ARCH IS BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE VEHICLE IS CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 22 Jun 2006 98,874 miles

ADVISE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHS AND REAR TIE ARM BUSHS ARE BECOMING PERRISHED

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

ADVISE REAR ARCHS ARE BECOMING CORRODED

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2006 98,862 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ADVISE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHS AND REAR TIE ARM BUSHS ARE PERRISHED

ADVISE FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

ADVISE FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

ADVISE REAR ARCHS ARE BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL

Pass 10 Jun 2005 94,404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 94,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise front brake discs and worn and corroded

advise front to rear fuel pipe is very corroded

advise nearside sill to floor at front is corroded and holed

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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G987 CRX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G987 CRX, 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 G987 CRX registered?

G987 CRX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1990.

Is G987 CRX safe to buy?

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