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G400 WVR

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,812 mi
Last recorded28,812 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 WVR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 28,564 miles

Engine leaking oil from timing belt sidec

Fail 20 May 2015 28,321 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

radiator corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 28,321 miles

Oil leak

radiator corroded

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 27,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 27,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

drivers side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2013 27,617 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 27,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 27,436 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 27,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 27,116 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 24 May 2010 26,603 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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G400 WVR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G400 WVR, 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

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What year was G400 WVR registered?

G400 WVR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1990.

Is G400 WVR safe to buy?

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