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GEZ 5812

1992 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEZ 5812
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 9,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 8,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 5,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 4,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 4,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 1,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,175 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 99,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,697 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes greesed

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

rear brake dics rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 83,386 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,815 miles

Both door sills covered with plastic so unable to test!

Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,105 miles

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

near side and off side front floor pan showing sings of corrosion

slight play in off side track rod

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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GEZ 5812 is a 1992 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 GEZ 5812, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEZ 5812 registered?

GEZ 5812 is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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