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K118 KRR

1993 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 KRR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 82,519 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,302 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted cannot see sills

slight corrosion around battery tray

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s outer lower sills

Fail 30 May 2015 80,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted cannot see sills

slight corrosion around battery tray

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s outer lower sills

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,994 miles

slight corrosion to n/s lower outer sill

slight corrosion under battery tray

Fail 29 May 2014 79,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to n/s lower outer sill

Pass 21 May 2013 76,846 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,729 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 71,323 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check corrosion and metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,323 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check corrosion and metal brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2010 70,625 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 70,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,252 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 67,929 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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K118 KRR is a 1993 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K118 KRR, 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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K118 KRR is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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