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J101 GNJ

1992 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,012 mi
Last recorded48,012 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2009 48,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 42,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

corrossion formed at offside front floor to sill section

rear of vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully assess welded repairs

wear detected at steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Pass 16 May 2007 37,141 miles

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 32,633 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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J101 GNJ is a 1992 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 J101 GNJ, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J101 GNJ registered?

J101 GNJ is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J101 GNJ safe to buy?

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