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K123 LGY

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,355 mi
Last recorded17,355 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 LGY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

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 LGY is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K123 LGY, 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 LGY registered?

K123 LGY is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K123 LGY safe to buy?

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