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D23 DKW

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,355 mi
Last recorded46,355 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 DKW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 44,629 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 44,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flex all as one (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flex all as one (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 44,163 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,994 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,260 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,712 miles

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

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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D23 DKW is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D23 DKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D23 DKW registered?

D23 DKW is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is D23 DKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 DKW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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