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G147 KNT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 KNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,204 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,580 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 3,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 91,762 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 91,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,747 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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G147 KNT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue 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 G147 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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G147 KNT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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