MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
advanced corrosion on both body sills & under vehicle
minor play in inner track rod o/s/f of steering rack
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escor?
Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J438 GMW is a 1991 Ford Escor in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1991 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 70,672 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 Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J438 GMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J438 GMW registered?
J438 GMW is a 1991 Ford Escor, first registered on 27 August 1991.
Is J438 GMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J438 GMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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