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G686 WFG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,389 mi
Last recorded16,389 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG686 WFG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,389 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DAMAGED

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT SCREEN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE WIPERS SPLIT AT ENDS

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD WEARING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

SLIGHT STAINING TO REAR REGISTRATION PLATE

Fail 4 Aug 2010 16,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DAMAGED

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT SCREEN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE WIPERS SPLIT AT ENDS

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD WEARING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

SLIGHT STAINING TO REAR REGISTRATION PLATE

Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,914 miles

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TIE ROD REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 5 Aug 2009 12,914 miles

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TIE ROD REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STAINED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,479 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 19 Apr 2007 8,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyres weathering on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2005 5,277 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 5,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G686 WFG 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 55.6%.

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 G686 WFG, 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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G686 WFG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1990.

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