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G990 WPK

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,321 mi
Last recorded12,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG990 WPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,062 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 11,526 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 11,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 10,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 8,802 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 8,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G990 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G990 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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What year was G990 WPK registered?

G990 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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