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J101 NGV

1992 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,468 mi
Last recorded33,468 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 NGV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 31,535 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,464 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 99,656 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 99,656 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 93,384 miles

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

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

o/s/front bottom joint creaking but no room in the joint

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 NGV is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

J101 NGV is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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