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J14 NRS

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,471 mi
Last recorded73,471 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 NRS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 73,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 73,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 71,940 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 71,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 59,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 50,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 48,937 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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J14 NRS is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 J14 NRS, 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 33 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 J14 NRS registered?

J14 NRS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is J14 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 NRS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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