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G832 WHY

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,885 mi
Last recorded59,885 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 WHY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 59,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,104 miles

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SERVO CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,088 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

stone chips in screen outside zone A

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,068 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,810 miles

puncher repair on o/s/f tyre + rust on seat mounting o/s/f

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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G832 WHY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G832 WHY, 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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What year was G832 WHY registered?

G832 WHY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G832 WHY safe to buy?

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