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G356 WMU

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,895 mi
Last recorded39,895 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG356 WMU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 39,895 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

brake servo is corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 39,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 39,885 miles

brake pedal has travel and may require inspection

Pass 27 Dec 2014 39,882 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 39,877 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 39,877 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 39,873 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

mid to rear exhaust joint leaking slightly

offside front brake disc is pitted slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2011 39,765 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,327 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 39,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,250 miles

exhaust has minor leak at joint between center end rear tail box

Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,981 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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G356 WMU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G356 WMU, 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 G356 WMU registered?

G356 WMU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G356 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G356 WMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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