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G124 WDB

1990 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

8,535 mi
Last recorded8,535 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 WDB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 8,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 8,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,576 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 93,729 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin silencer joint (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor at wing bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 83,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age cracks all 4 x tyres 155/80R13 79T

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age cracks all 4 x tyres 155/80R13 79T

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,305 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 72,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,887 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,885 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor x2. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,734 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,837 miles

Brake fulid level low but NOT low enough to fail MOT Test

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel trim design

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,959 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,410 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 62,390 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,123 miles

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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G124 WDB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G124 WDB, 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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G124 WDB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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