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J121 KCP

1992 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 KCP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,389 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

signs of welding various under panels plus chassis rails

battery insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,502 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

engine oil leak affecting offside front lower suspension bushes.

offside rear shocker has reduced damping affect

unable to fully inspect fuel lines & brake pipes due to underseal coating

Fail 7 Jan 2012 72,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shocker has reduced damping affect

both rear coil springs are corroded

engine oil leak affecting offside front lower suspension bushes.

unable to fully inspect fuel lines & brake pipes due to underseal coating

Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,370 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sill condition

slight coarseness to offside front wheel when rotating possible driveshaft

Fail 15 Dec 2010 71,369 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sill condition

slight coarseness to offside front wheel when rotating possible driveshaft

Fail 20 Nov 2009 66,424 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,424 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,927 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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J121 KCP is a 1992 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J121 KCP, 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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J121 KCP is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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