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G303 WGW

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,688 mi
Last recorded46,688 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 WGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 45,591 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 45,219 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 45,216 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 44,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 43,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,797 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s front brake hose retaining device adrift

o/s rear tyre very low on inner edge of tread

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2012 44,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s front brake hose retaining device adrift

o/s rear tyre very low on inner edge of tread

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,048 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

sidelights slightly blue in colour

some test items hidden by covers and components

whole underbody covered with underseal

Fail 28 Feb 2011 23,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application slightly uneven

sidelights slightly blue in colour

some test items hidden by covers and components

whole underbody covered with underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2010 80,631 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 80,631 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,617 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,084 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 76,084 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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G303 WGW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G303 WGW, 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 G303 WGW registered?

G303 WGW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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