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G867 WGS

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,622 mi
Last recorded3,622 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG867 WGS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 3,622 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2014 3,453 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front brake discs corroded

Front road springs corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroding

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

Underside of vehicls has surface corrosion from the possible effects of standing for a while

rear inner sills/drop covers underside have advancing corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2012 107,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 98,238 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 91,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,118 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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G867 WGS is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue 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 G867 WGS, 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 G867 WGS registered?

G867 WGS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G867 WGS safe to buy?

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