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G956 WPK

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,226 mi
Last recorded12,226 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG956 WPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 12,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 11,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 10,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 10,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 10,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 9,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,081 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 8,040 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported both pipes (3.6.B.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Fuel pipe insecure both lines (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg inside and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end. filler and fibreglass used (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill .and filler/fibreglass used (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end .filler and fibreglass used (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill . filler and fibreglass used (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end . filler and fibreglass used (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel tank leaking and corroded (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer sill has filler of fibreglass repairs

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer sill has filler or fibreglass repairs

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 6,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2006 3,391 miles

Both inner and outer rear sills corroded.

Nearside front seatbelt not returning well.

Fail 8 May 2006 3,354 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both inner and outter rear sills corroded.

Nearside front seatbelt slow retracting.

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall not to cord.

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 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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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G956 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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