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G434 WWL

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG434 WWL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 92,245 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front suspension and hubs and disc rusty

rear axle and springs rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,215 miles

r inner wheel arches holed outside prescribed area

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

r inner wheel arches holed outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,121 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front floor areas corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 83,972 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front floor areas corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,096 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,157 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside front floor corroded

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,267 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt retracting slow

wax oil under body

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,369 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

offside wiper slightly detiorated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,910 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 71,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 70,302 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 70,282 miles

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

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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G434 WWL 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 64.3%.

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 G434 WWL, 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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G434 WWL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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