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G334 WVM

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

67,125 mi
Last recorded67,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG334 WVM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,125 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,246 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,692 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,811 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 62,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,191 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 14 Apr 2011 61,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 61,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,961 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 58,961 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,398 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,259 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,257 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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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G334 WVM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 G334 WVM, 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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G334 WVM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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