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G495 WWL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,856 mi
Last recorded23,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 WWL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,856 miles

Nearside Front odd wheel same size tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2019 23,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front odd wheel same size tyre

Pass 24 May 2018 22,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front oil leaks engine and gearbox

Nearside Front calliper spring missing

Rear o/s n/s bushs starting to split on lower arms

Fail 24 May 2018 22,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front oil leaks engine and gearbox

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front calliper spring missing

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s n/s bushs starting to split on lower arms

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,072 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,610 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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G495 WWL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G495 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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What year was G495 WWL registered?

G495 WWL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G495 WWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G495 WWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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