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G923 JKG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

34,636 mi
Last recorded34,636 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 JKG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,636 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 34,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking CARB (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BEHIND BUMPER CORNERS (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BEHIND BUMPER CORNERS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2015 34,603 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,852 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 33,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 33,088 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 31,841 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,935 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,409 miles

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)

Oil leak

front suspention bushes showing sighns of deteriation

under body showing sighns of corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

front suspention bushes showing sighns of deteriation

under body showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,422 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,288 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,898 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

suspention bushes showing sighns of deteriation

Fail 16 Feb 2008 19,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack

suspention bushes showing sighns of deteriation

Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,267 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 5,923 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 5,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside 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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G923 JKG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G923 JKG, 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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G923 JKG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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