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J121 GGW

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,920 mi
Last recorded67,920 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 GGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,654 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,028 miles

front brake readings fluctuating slightly

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

n/s/f wiper rubber splitting

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low on edges of tread (both 2mm) and outer sidewalls perished and worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 65,037 miles

rear chassis rails corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,695 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,283 miles

front tyres worne on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2007 60,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,382 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

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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J121 GGW is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J121 GGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J121 GGW registered?

J121 GGW is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J121 GGW safe to buy?

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