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G954 WML

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,818 mi
Last recorded53,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG954 WML
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,818 miles

Offside front tyre is cracking at outer sidewall.

Rear brake hoses are in poor condition.

Steering column has a small amount of play in top bush / bearing.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,346 miles

Offside rear brake hose is perishing.

Radiator is leaking coolant.

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition.

Steering column has a small amount of play / flexibility at top bearing.

Welded repairs cannot be fully assessed due to thick sealant coating.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,332 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake hose is perishing.

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition.

Steering column has a small amount of play / flexibility at top bearing.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,834 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

Steering column has a small amount of play at top bush / bearing.

Nearside front tyre is clearly marked 'tubeless' on sidewall but is fitted with an inner tube. **Possibly dangerous**

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,282 miles

Both rear brakes are binding very slightly and offside is a bit squeaky.

Both wiper blades were badly split, (replaced during test).

Exhaust is blowing slightly at flange between front pipe and main system.

Fuel mixture is exceptionally weak at idle and HC is very high, (just within MOT limits).

Support panels between bonnet slam panel and front cross member are very rusty.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,634 miles

Bad corrosion between front cross member and upper front panel supports.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are in poor condition.

Light output and beam pattern from headlamps is poor.

Nearside headlamp has water in it and both have a lot of condensation on back of glass.

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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G954 WML is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G954 WML, 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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G954 WML is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1990.

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