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K116 GPU

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,067 mi
Last recorded44,067 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK116 GPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,067 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 44,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 38,295 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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K116 GPU is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K116 GPU, 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 K116 GPU registered?

K116 GPU is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is K116 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K116 GPU shows 3 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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