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G851 BWC

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

56,549 mi
Last recorded56,549 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 BWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 56,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,053 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 56,052 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 53,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 53,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,356 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 52,333 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,669 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,019 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,241 miles

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

fuel cleaner advised

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,112 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs some corrosion noted

h/lamp glasses damp

n/s rear inner tyre wall splitting and o/s/rear tyre walls light cracks 155/80/13t

o/s front indicator lense cracked

rear inner sills rusty

slight knock heard from s/rack area when steering rocked

Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs some corrosion noted

h/lamp glasses damp

n/s rear inner tyre wall splitting and o/s/rear tyre walls light cracks 155/80/13t

o/s front indicator lense cracked

rear inner sills rusty

slight knock heard from s/rack area when steering rocked

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,064 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding..

Pass 20 Jan 2007 44,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 44,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 43,333 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 43,333 miles

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

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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G851 BWC is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G851 BWC, 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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G851 BWC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1990.

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