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J123 WGM

1992 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 WGM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2010 75,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,056 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

drivers seatbelt stalk cover broken and taped up

passenger seat belt stalk cover taped up

steering wheel cover worn

Fail 13 Sep 2007 73,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres age cracking

drivers seatbelt stalk cover broken and taped up

passenger seat belt stalk cover taped up

steering wheel cover worn

Pass 30 Sep 2006 69,370 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 69,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 65,759 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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J123 WGM is a 1992 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J123 WGM, 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 J123 WGM registered?

J123 WGM is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1992.

Is J123 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 WGM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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