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FKO 5Y

1994 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,306 mi
Last recorded60,306 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 5Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 60,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,927 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 48,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,678 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 46,678 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,608 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,374 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 46,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,349 miles

Battery insecure

washer bottle insecure

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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FKO 5Y is a 1994 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FKO 5Y, 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 FKO 5Y registered?

FKO 5Y is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is FKO 5Y safe to buy?

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