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G268 WOR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,723 mi
Last recorded7,723 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 WOR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,723 miles

cossosion starting at rear wheel arches

front brake pads low

oil leak at engine

Fail 31 Jan 2008 7,723 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cossosion starting at rear wheel arches

front brake pads low

oil leak at engine

Fail 26 Jan 2007 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 99,682 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,792 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 90,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in off side front strutt top mount

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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G268 WOR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G268 WOR, 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 G268 WOR registered?

G268 WOR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is G268 WOR safe to buy?

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