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GIW 349

1992 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

26,290 mi
Last recorded26,290 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 349
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 26,290 miles

All tyres are perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 26,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All tyres are perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside front side light lens is missing.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,421 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 25,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing spilt pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,545 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle flaking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,587 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,638 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,630 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has major oil leak

rear dics corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 21,132 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has major oil leak

rear dics corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,834 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,828 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 20,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,151 miles

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

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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GIW 349 is a 1992 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GIW 349, 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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GIW 349 is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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