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G969 BWC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,577 mi
Last recorded7,577 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG969 BWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 7,577 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,322 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,868 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,476 miles

as before

Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

both rear shocker shrouds missing

fan belt loose

front numer plate cracked

handbrake travel

lowering kit fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,553 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 32,551 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,850 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G969 BWC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G969 BWC, 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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G969 BWC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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