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K115 OHT

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,346 mi
Last recorded27,346 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK115 OHT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advises car thin

advises head light switch

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advises car thin

advises head light switch

Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,924 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 1,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,526 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front outer c.v boot cracking

offside front outer c.v boot cracking

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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K115 OHT is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K115 OHT, 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 K115 OHT registered?

K115 OHT is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 May 1993.

Is K115 OHT safe to buy?

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