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G437 WDL

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,899 mi
Last recorded56,899 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 WDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 56,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Aug 2022 54,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 May 2019 53,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,123 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,867 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,183 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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G437 WDL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G437 WDL, 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 G437 WDL registered?

G437 WDL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G437 WDL safe to buy?

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