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K106 OFY

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,146 mi
Last recorded54,146 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK106 OFY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,146 miles

o/s/r brake effort low

Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake slower reacting than offside rear

offside front tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight leak on exhaust centre section

Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,290 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight leak exhaust centre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,929 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

exhaust back box leaking

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight judder on front brakes

wipers worn

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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K106 OFY is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K106 OFY, 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 K106 OFY registered?

K106 OFY is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K106 OFY safe to buy?

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