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G447 LWP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 LWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 61,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,278 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2009 54,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 21 May 2007 52,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,704 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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G447 LWP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G447 LWP, 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 G447 LWP registered?

G447 LWP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 1990.

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