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K101 TKL

1993 Ford Escort

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,638 mi
Last recorded75,638 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 TKL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wishbone rubbers have some deteriation

some play in o/s steering rack

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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K101 TKL is a 1993 Ford Escort in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K101 TKL, 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.

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What year was K101 TKL registered?

K101 TKL is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K101 TKL safe to buy?

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