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G382 WTT

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,482 mi
Last recorded3,482 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 WTT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 3,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to n/s/f door,taped up.

front number plate cracked.

n/s mirror damaged.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,482 miles

corrosion to n/s/f door,taped up.

front number plate cracked.

n/s mirror damaged.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 26 May 2011 95,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 95,938 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 94,299 miles

heavy surface rust underneath vehicle floor, sills, front and rear suspension

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2010 94,299 miles

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

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

heavy surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension

nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 20 May 2009 92,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2009 92,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 89,203 miles

nearside wing mirrow damaged

surface rust underneath vehicle floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Fail 20 May 2008 89,203 miles

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

surface rust underneath vehicle. floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Fail 19 May 2008 89,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside wing mirror damaged

surface rust underneath vehicle. floor, sills, front and rear suspension

Pass 21 May 2007 85,597 miles

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor,inner and outer sills, front and rear suspension, front and rear suspension springs

Pass 22 May 2006 81,255 miles

Corrosion in NSF door. Door skin separated from door frame

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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G382 WTT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G382 WTT, 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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G382 WTT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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