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C5 DNC

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,885 mi
Last recorded38,885 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 38,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,885 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,784 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,494 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,953 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,415 miles

Both front strut tops show signs of cracking, begining to fracture.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 26,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front strut tops show signs of cracking, begining to fracture.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,359 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 20,469 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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C5 DNC is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 C5 DNC, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 DNC registered?

C5 DNC is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is C5 DNC safe to buy?

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