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K116 OYJ

1993 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,178 mi
Last recorded67,178 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK116 OYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,178 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,955 miles

Nearside front seat back appears to be not fully locked in on left side

Nearside front tyre outer wall in very poor condition & tread worn close to limit on inner edge

Rear number plate in poor condition (Hazed)

Very heavy corrosion around battery carrier/bulkhead area

Wipers poor at clearing screen

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,288 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged .

rear reg plate not refletive.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,288 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

earth lead under bonnet has been melted.

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged .

rear reg plate not refletive.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,813 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery tray area in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2008 56,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery tray area in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,685 miles

corrosion around battery tray area

Pass 15 Jul 2005 55,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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K116 OYJ is a 1993 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

K116 OYJ is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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