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H188 WYG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 WYG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 92,050 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,656 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,178 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,178 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,784 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,559 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 67,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,735 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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H188 WYG is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H188 WYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H188 WYG registered?

H188 WYG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H188 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H188 WYG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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