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J120 KFB

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

30,682 mi
Last recorded30,682 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 KFB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,682 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 30,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

bad oil leak

rear exhaust system badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play on offside steering rack ram/joint

Fail 30 Mar 2011 24,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

poor engine idle

slight play in offside steering rack ram

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drivers door corroded

front washers poor

Fail 29 Mar 2010 21,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drivers door corroded

front washers poor

main beam no image

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,244 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 6,244 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 95,175 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 95,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 88,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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J120 KFB is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J120 KFB, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J120 KFB is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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