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C5 KNE

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 KNE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 May 2018 86,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 85,628 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,875 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 KNE is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 KNE, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 KNE registered?

C5 KNE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 November 1990.

Is C5 KNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 KNE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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