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G383 WBW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,360 mi
Last recorded63,360 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 WBW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 63,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush perished - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 60,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear silencers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,245 miles

N/S/R wheel arch badly rusted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,547 miles

Rusting On NSR Wing Wheel arch

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,097 miles

Oil leaks from :- oil pump o ring, crankshaft oil seal, driveshaft oil seal.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 58,022 miles

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

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

O/S/F Top strut bearing stiff

O/S/R fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,022 miles

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

O/S/F Top strut bearing stiff

O/S/R fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,895 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,802 miles

oil leak

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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G383 WBW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G383 WBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G383 WBW?

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What year was G383 WBW registered?

G383 WBW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G383 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G383 WBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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