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G12 CSY

1991 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,954 mi
Last recorded78,954 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 CSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 78,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,245 miles

Both front outer wings corroded at lower section, not load bearing

Nearside front tyre with slight sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,587 miles

Both outer front wings corroded, not load bearing

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both outer front wings corroded, not load bearing

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front lower wings corroded, but not affecting chassis strength

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread

Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front lower wings corroded, but not affecting chassis strength

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,537 miles

Corrosion at both front outer seals but not a load bearing area

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

centre and rear exhaust leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,634 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and getting close to limit

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,355 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 73,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,813 miles

n/s/door mirror missing , n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,088 miles

exhaust blow on rear silencer , n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and on limit

Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,516 miles

brakes coming up for attension

cracks on o/s/r tyre cracks on n/s/r tyre and close to limit and tyre worn unevenly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,743 miles

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

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,557 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 69,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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G12 CSY is a 1991 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 G12 CSY, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G12 CSY registered?

G12 CSY is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 December 1991.

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