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B4 WGY

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,026 mi
Last recorded40,026 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 WGY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,026 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 39,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,397 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,299 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,299 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 39,087 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 39,087 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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B4 WGY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 WGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 WGY registered?

B4 WGY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 October 1990.

Is B4 WGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 WGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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