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K142 BBH

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,750 mi
Last recorded10,750 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 BBH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,750 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2009 10,740 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,653 miles

SERFICE RUST STARTING ON MOST OF THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 5,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,923 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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K142 BBH is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K142 BBH, 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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K142 BBH is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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