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K113 JWX

1993 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,421 mi
Last recorded32,421 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK113 JWX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

corrosion offside front wing

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind

nearside rear quarter/arch corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion both outer sills

underside body surface corrosion/rear chassis corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

corrosion offside front wing

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind

nearside rear quarter/arch corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion both outer sills

underside body surface corrosion/rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 30,252 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front suspension arm front bush deteriorated slight play

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

offside front link rod dust cover deteriorated

oil leak

surface corrosion both outer sills

surface corrosion nearside rear chassis rail

Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2015 28,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 26,462 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusted through

Fuel tank deteriating/rusty

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 16 May 2013 23,184 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 23,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 May 2012 19,956 miles

Inside of rear discs are corroded to excess

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Inside of rear discs are corroded to excess

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 15,144 miles

N/S/Front C/V boot is perished

N/S/Rear and O/S/Front metal brake pipes are rusty

clutch peddal is poor

Fail 28 Apr 2011 15,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/Front C/V boot is perished

N/S/Rear and O/S/Front metal brake pipes are rusty

Pass 8 May 2010 7,733 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre pressure low

oil leak

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 13 May 2009 4,101 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 4,081 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

dampness around fuel tank

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 363 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 17 May 2007 92,307 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 92,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 82,293 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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K113 JWX is a 1993 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K113 JWX, 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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K113 JWX is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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