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G267 MKW

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

15,526 mi
Last recorded15,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG267 MKW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 15,526 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 15,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 13,965 miles

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2024 12,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 9,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 8,018 miles

Play at near side ofsteering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2021 5,950 miles

UNDER BODY CAKED IN UNDERSEAL..

Fail 5 Jan 2021 5,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

UNDER BODY CAKED IN UNDERSEAL..

Pass 17 Jan 2020 3,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 3,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 437 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 328 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,840 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,179 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,997 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,790 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,581 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 72,389 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,722 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake leaver high

Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake leaver high

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,745 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 43,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,980 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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G267 MKW is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G267 MKW, 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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What year was G267 MKW registered?

G267 MKW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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