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G117 NCK

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,395 mi
Last recorded36,395 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 NCK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,527 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both Rear Seats ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 35,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Damp On Inside Of Lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger Needs Further Plating (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Damp On Inside Of Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both Rear Seats ()

Fail 4 May 2017 35,518 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor full length (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill full length (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor full length (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill full length (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 27,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,440 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 6,294 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside sill corroded not holed

offside sill corroded not holed

Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G117 NCK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G117 NCK, 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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G117 NCK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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