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K129 WFJ

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,785 mi
Last recorded9,785 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 WFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2006 9,785 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 9,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 5,804 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 5,804 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 WFJ is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 K129 WFJ, 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 K129 WFJ registered?

K129 WFJ is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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