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G115 KNT

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,926 mi
Last recorded45,926 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 KNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,741 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

both front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Jul 2017 43,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear both tyres cracking

both front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,703 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front nearside and offside

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear nearside and offside walls cracking

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,031 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,031 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,167 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 36,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,401 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 28,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,649 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 24,649 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,502 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 14,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 7,365 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 7,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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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G115 KNT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G115 KNT, 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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G115 KNT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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