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G9 HSG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,970 mi
Last recorded48,970 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 HSG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,930 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,645 miles

Offside Front floor pan heavily undersealed at time of test

slight play in nearside front top mount

Pass 16 May 2012 47,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 46,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight Brake pedal travel.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 46,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

HEAVY CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion to floors

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

plastic sill covers fitted

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

repairs and corrosion to inner sills floors and rear chassis

under seal aplied to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,426 miles

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

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

corrosion and suspect repair to offside rear inner sill

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

exhaust noisy

man made hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch

non standard registration plates fitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Mar 2010 44,399 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion and suspect repair to offside rear inner sill

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

decell brake test carred out rbt may damage diff

hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch appears machined

non standard registration plates fitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,820 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 30,820 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,778 miles

advise both rear tyres side wall starting to crack

advise fuel pump mounting starting to crack

advise nearside and offside front outter drive shaft gator starting to crack

oil leak

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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G9 HSG is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 G9 HSG, 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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G9 HSG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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