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G922 XNC

1990 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG922 XNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 73,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 73,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2016 72,968 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,652 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,932 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 71,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,505 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,994 miles

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

Condensation in offside headlight

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,708 miles

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Water/condensation in offside headlight which is slightly effecting the beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 66,557 miles

Excessive oil leak from oil pump area

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,557 miles

Excessive oil leak from oil pump area

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,689 miles

Brake imbalance on rear footbrake

Excessive oil leak from oil pump

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

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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G922 XNC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G922 XNC, 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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What year was G922 XNC registered?

G922 XNC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1990.

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