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G77 MWG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,030 mi
Last recorded20,030 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG77 MWG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 20,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 15,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,398 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2022 13,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch by strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but within prescibed area

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2021 10,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 9,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 7,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 4,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 1,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,637 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,668 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 89,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,937 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,678 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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G77 MWG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G77 MWG, 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

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What year was G77 MWG registered?

G77 MWG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G77 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G77 MWG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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