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G866 WDL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,623 mi
Last recorded36,623 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 WDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 35,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,993 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 34,993 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,449 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,793 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Feb 2009 29,782 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no plate starting to de laminate

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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G866 WDL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 G866 WDL, 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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G866 WDL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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