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K105 YOM

1993 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK105 YOM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,471 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 86,898 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 86,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,664 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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K105 YOM is a 1993 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K105 YOM, 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 K105 YOM registered?

K105 YOM is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K105 YOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K105 YOM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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