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G727 NWG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,674 mi
Last recorded3,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 NWG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 3,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2026 3,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 3,290 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 2,153 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 2,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 1,255 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 1,252 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate missing Half broken off (0.1 (a))

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

Fuel hose insecure Front to rear lines adrift (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Inner back rest locking mechanism nut working (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear view mirror missing but both wing mirrors intact

Engine misfire

Floor pan dented in various places

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Underside generally corroded, including rear wheel arches, rear inner sills and all suspension, steering & brake components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,125 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 695,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,985 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 91,942 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 83,554 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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G727 NWG is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G727 NWG, 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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G727 NWG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G727 NWG safe to buy?

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