MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe
Both rear rubber exhaust hangers are deteriorating.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Water bubble under paint on nearside rear outer body sill
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear rubber exhaust hangers are deteriorating.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Water bubble under paint on nearside rear outer body sill
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Corrosion starting nearside rear inner body sill and beneath plastic outer sill cover.
Some stress cracking in nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
skirts fitted on body sills
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G898 KNG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G898 KNG, 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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G898 KNG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 February 1990.
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