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G923 SKM

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,494 mi
Last recorded78,494 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 SKM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 78,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,661 miles

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

corrosion to nearsidefront wing

front number plate slight deterioration

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,440 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,890 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan/seat mounting

Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,265 miles

Small pin hole in offside front outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 27 Nov 2006 24,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small pin hole in offside front outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 21 Nov 2005 13,676 miles

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 SKM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G923 SKM, 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 G923 SKM registered?

G923 SKM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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