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3 KSL

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,812 mi
Last recorded62,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KSL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 60,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,265 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,842 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 55,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,754 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight blow exhaust front

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,070 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,656 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,811 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 37,790 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,889 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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3 KSL is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 3 KSL, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 KSL registered?

3 KSL is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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