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830 EYK

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,724 mi
Last recorded53,724 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration830 EYK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2009 53,724 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT MIDDLE SECTION

NSF TYRE WORN 2.0MM

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP

SLIGHT UNEVEN EDGE WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,455 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,310 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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830 EYK is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 830 EYK, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 830 EYK registered?

830 EYK is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is 830 EYK safe to buy?

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