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G952 WPK

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 WPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 84,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 83,065 miles

exhaust showing slight corrosion

n/s/r inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2012 82,496 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2011 81,469 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 81,468 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 80,140 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front track control arm rubbers worn

Fail 5 May 2010 80,140 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front track control arm rubbers worn

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2006 80,086 miles

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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G952 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G952 WPK, 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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G952 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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