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G841 WPG

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,461 mi
Last recorded99,461 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG841 WPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2017 99,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside windscreen washer partly blocked

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,775 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

imbalance on rear footbrake suggest attention

oil around engine

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2016 88,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

imbalance on rear footbrake suggest attention

oil around engine

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Nov 2015 82,109 miles

oil leak[s].

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,844 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

emissions passed, printer inoperative

front coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,790 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

emissions passed, printer inoperative

exhaust rubbers perrished

front coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,037 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,478 miles

battery tray area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,747 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 53,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drive shaft oil seals leaking

front exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,544 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 52,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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G841 WPG 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 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 G841 WPG, 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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G841 WPG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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