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G337 PWX

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

8,507 mi
Last recorded8,507 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG337 PWX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 8,507 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 8,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 8,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 8,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 8,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 8,489 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,482 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 8,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 8,363 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 5,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,717 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 4,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 4,200 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 2,410 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 2,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,873 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 99,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 92,166 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,787 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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G337 PWX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G337 PWX, 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 G337 PWX registered?

G337 PWX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G337 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G337 PWX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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