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G444 WTP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,204 mi
Last recorded86,204 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG444 WTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,383 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 83,721 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing inner edge of tread and heavily cracked and perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/S/R tyre heavily cracked and perished

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,666 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 83,660 miles

all tyres old,worn and perished

Pass 18 May 2011 85,640 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 85,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre poor condition

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2010 83,639 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 24 May 2010 83,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,751 miles

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

n/s sill has small rust scab

o/s/f strut top mount has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,708 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,594 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,212 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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G444 WTP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G444 WTP, 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 G444 WTP registered?

G444 WTP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G444 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G444 WTP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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