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K120 APF

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,869 mi
Last recorded23,869 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK120 APF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 23,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 23,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 23,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 22,302 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 22,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 22,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 21,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 21,357 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 21,041 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 18,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 16,123 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 14,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 9,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT WORN TO LIMIT ADVISE REPLACE SOON

Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 3,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,633 miles

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rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,413 miles

STRONG ADVISE NSR SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH WORN TO LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON.slight wear osr suspension arm outer bush. OSR tyre wearing inner edge.Front pads wearing lowish.

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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K120 APF is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K120 APF, 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 K120 APF registered?

K120 APF is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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