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G566 GWP

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,827 mi
Last recorded6,827 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 GWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 6,138 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 6,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 4,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,330 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 2,330 miles

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

slight oil leek from oil fillter

Pass 1 Aug 2007 102,189 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 2,189 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G566 GWP is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G566 GWP, 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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G566 GWP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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