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K121 NUY

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,417 mi
Last recorded23,417 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 NUY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2007 23,417 miles

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

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

no emissions test caried out due to fuel leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,516 miles

n/s/r chassis starting to crodded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 7,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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K121 NUY is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K121 NUY, 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 K121 NUY registered?

K121 NUY is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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