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G552 NCK

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

41,273 mi
Last recorded41,273 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG552 NCK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 41,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 39,802 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated/split

Pass 6 Nov 2023 38,758 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 6 Nov 2023 38,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,382 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters lightly cracked / perished

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,405 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight oil leak (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,183 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight oil misting gaiter area (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 36,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Slight oil misting gaiter area (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,915 miles

slight corrosion on rear of both sills, inner and outer.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,915 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear ( clips broken ) (3.6.B.1)

slight corrosion on rear of both sills, inner and outer.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,819 miles

floor has some corrosion

slight play in near side rear suspension leg

wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wipers do not Self Park.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 31,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wipers do not Self Park.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 31,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,710 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,236 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,585 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,712 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy surface corrosin to o/s + n/s rear inner sills

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,136 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 22,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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G552 NCK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G552 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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G552 NCK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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