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K129 SKH

1993 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 SKH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front indicator lamp taped in position

Rear both tyres showing age related sidewall cracking

brake pedal has slight sideways movement on pedal shaft

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,237 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor section (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front indicator lamp taped in position

Rear both tyres showing age related sidewall cracking

brake pedal has slight sideways movement on pedal shaft

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,868 miles

All tyres cracking on tyre walls(inner and outer)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

All tyres cracking on tyre walls(inner and outer)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,595 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,283 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 82,031 miles

corrosion at nearside rear chassis

Pass 25 May 2011 81,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at nearside rear chassis

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,295 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 81,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,599 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 80,599 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror broken

underside of vehicle heavy with corrosion + in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 79,952 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 79,134 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 79,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2006 78,522 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 78,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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)

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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K129 SKH is a 1993 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K129 SKH, 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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K129 SKH is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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