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K119 BDA

1993 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,771 mi
Last recorded29,771 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK119 BDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,771 miles

bubble rust started on outer and inner door seals and rear shock top mounts and leaf spring hangers

engine oil leaks

front n/plate cracked

handbrake stiff on pulling up but working ok

o/s/r bumper corner loose

o/s/r light unit cracked

small stone chips on front screen less than 10mm

strong advice o/s/f wishbone ball joint play

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 9,590 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 9,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper 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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K119 BDA is a 1993 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K119 BDA, 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 K119 BDA registered?

K119 BDA is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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