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K12 RSC

1993 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,542 mi
Last recorded58,542 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RSC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,853 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,326 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

passenger seats removed

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,813 miles

both front + rear tyres bald on inner edges + close to limit

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,641 miles

both rear link pin bushes heavily split

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,827 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 36,525 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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K12 RSC is a 1993 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K12 RSC, 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 K12 RSC registered?

K12 RSC is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K12 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 RSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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