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M90 NKB

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

1,005 mi
Last recorded1,005 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 NKB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 1,005 miles

Advise Underbody has been undersealed

Advise slight cracking to both rear tyres

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 505 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 503 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,316 miles

Advise 2 x main brake pipes have been greased

Pass 23 Mar 2022 95,530 miles

Advise surface corrosion to Inner sills but are acceptable

Nearside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,669 miles

UNABLE TO INSPECT SILLS,SIDE SKIRTS FITTED

Fail 26 Mar 2021 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

UNABLE TO INSPECT SILLS,SIDE SKIRTS FITTED

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,608 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,608 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 70,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,125 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,210 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 53,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,563 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,912 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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M90 NKB is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 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 M90 NKB, 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 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M90 NKB registered?

M90 NKB is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is M90 NKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 NKB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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