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G92 VYK

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,082 mi
Last recorded97,082 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG92 VYK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 97,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 94,998 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 94,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2008 92,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2008 92,499 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW IN EXPANSION BOTTLE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW NOW TOPPED UP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL GREASE RETAINING GAITERS ARE SPLIT

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,081 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 91,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 89,182 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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G92 VYK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G92 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G92 VYK registered?

G92 VYK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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