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G539 TWV

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,407 mi
Last recorded48,407 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 TWV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 48,407 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 47,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,041 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,212 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2012 39,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,120 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,730 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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G539 TWV is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G539 TWV, 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

How do I check the history of G539 TWV?

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What year was G539 TWV registered?

G539 TWV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G539 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G539 TWV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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