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G113 VKK

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 VKK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 91,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 91,512 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 91,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,776 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 90,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill not welded (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp /indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor-pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp image just visible and met the legal requirements. Both, offside and nearside

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by directional indicators. Both, offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,133 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,366 miles

Both offside front and rear shock absorbers have signs of oil misting

Nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Offside beam pattern weak (moisture in lens) and aim low

Offside bottom ball joint dust cover split

Rear coil springs rusty

Side skirts fitted to vehicle not allowing full inpection of sills

Signs of engine oil weepage

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Both offside front and rear shock absorbers have signs of oil misting

Nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Offside beam pattern weak (moisture in lens) and aim low

Offside bottom ball joint dust cover split

Rear coil springs rusty

Side skirts fitted to vehicle not allowing full inpection of sills

Signs of engine oil weepage

Pass 29 May 2012 84,476 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,395 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 81,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,999 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 78,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 78,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G113 VKK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G113 VKK, 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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G113 VKK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1990.

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