MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advanced front brake imbalance
advanced wear to o/s front wheel bearing closer inspection required
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advanced front brake imbalance
advaced wear in o/s front wheel bearing
corosion to metal brake pipes
n/s headlamp faded reflector
n/s rear tyre worn to limit
play in both rear wheel bearings
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
wiper blades worn
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H499 GBL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 H499 GBL, 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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H499 GBL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H499 GBL safe to buy?
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