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G995 XUR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,199 mi
Last recorded33,199 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG995 XUR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper rubber split

condensation in both headlamps

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,683 miles

Wiper rubbers split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,368 miles

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLAMP

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,135 miles

WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BOTTOM BUSH

Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BOTTOM BUSH

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

WEAR IN O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,681 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,062 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,974 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,883 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 11,982 miles

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

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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G995 XUR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G995 XUR, 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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G995 XUR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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