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K115 YVP

1993 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,347 mi
Last recorded47,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK115 YVP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,347 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 47,347 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 47,346 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 45,050 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 38,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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 YVP is a 1993 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

K115 YVP is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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