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G489 WTT

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,789 mi
Last recorded77,789 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 WTT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 77,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 76,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 75,923 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 75,923 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 75,233 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 75,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 74,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 72,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 72,213 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 71,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,262 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 70,262 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 68,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 67,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,680 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 66,680 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 65,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 64,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,902 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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G489 WTT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G489 WTT, 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 G489 WTT registered?

G489 WTT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1990.

Is G489 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G489 WTT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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