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121 CMK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,299 mi
Last recorded28,299 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 CMK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 28,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,812 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 27,812 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2007 23,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,591 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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121 CMK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 121 CMK, 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 121 CMK registered?

121 CMK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is 121 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 CMK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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