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G844 WPG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG844 WPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,444 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,059 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,845 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,268 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cambelt cover missing

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 46,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cambelt cover missing

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 83,806 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 83,805 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front disc starting to corrode †slight distortion in both front disc

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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G844 WPG 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 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 G844 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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G844 WPG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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