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G468 NCK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG468 NCK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2022 88,601 miles

Rear both inner sills corroded Offside Rear corrosion on wing Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 82,070 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion on wing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,566 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 76,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2006 70,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 70,510 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 64,272 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 64,272 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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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G468 NCK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G468 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G468 NCK registered?

G468 NCK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1990.

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