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G510 WPL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,507 mi
Last recorded33,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 WPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 33,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 33,379 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 33,379 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 33,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 32,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,232 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 32,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 30,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,048 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine slight misfire

inside sills have weld repair

rear shocks have less damping effect

ubc corroded

ubc wet

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,375 miles

drivers seat

rear view mirror missing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,375 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers seat

rear view mirror missing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front disc slight lipped

Fail 26 Aug 2011 26,102 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front disc slight lipped

Pass 19 May 2010 22,808 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front discs worn and wearlips to edges

nearside and offside front sill lips rusty

nearside and offside rear brake backplates rusty

offside front seabelt slightly damaged and fluffing slightly

slight play in offside steering rack

unable to see outer sills due to skirts/sill covers

Fail 25 Nov 2008 21,652 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front discs worn and wearlips to edges

nearside and offside front sill lips rusty

nearside and offside rear brake backplates rusty

nearside rear brake binding

offside front seabelt slightly damaged and fluffing slightly

slight play in offside steering rack

unable to see outer sills due to skirts/sill covers

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,702 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 19,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,305 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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G510 WPL 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 68.2%.

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 G510 WPL, 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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G510 WPL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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