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K123 CAR

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,756 mi
Last recorded10,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 CAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 10,756 miles

Nearside Rear oil pipe to shock absorber cracking

Offside Rear shock absorber oil pipe cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2025 10,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipes loose by driveshaft (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber not sat fully into hub

Nearside Rear oil pipe cracking

Offside Front anti roll bar bush has movement

Offside Rear oil pipe to shock absorber cracking

Offside Rear reverse light inop

Pass 7 Sep 2021 10,610 miles

Rally type harness fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,680 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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K123 CAR is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K123 CAR, 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 K123 CAR registered?

K123 CAR is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1993.

Is K123 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 CAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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