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G956 WPA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,265 mi
Last recorded82,265 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG956 WPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 82,265 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 82,265 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,051 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 78,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 76,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,018 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,025 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,018 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 62,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,743 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,759 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,477 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 22,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,226 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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G956 WPA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G956 WPA, 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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G956 WPA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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