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K131 YCF

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,946 mi
Last recorded4,946 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 YCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 4,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Small stone-chips in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2008 2,018 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 2,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2007 96,102 miles

ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM RUBBER CUP MISSING ON THE N/S/F.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 96,102 miles

ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM RUBBER CUP MISSING ON THE N/S/F.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 84,922 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2006 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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K131 YCF is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K131 YCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K131 YCF registered?

K131 YCF is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K131 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K131 YCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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