MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear brake flexy hoses perished.
Fluctuation to n/s/f brake reading.
Front brake discs heavily worn.
Heavy surface corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail.
N/S/F metal brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear brake hoses perished.
Fluctuation to n/s/f brake reading.
Front brake discs heavily worn.
Heavy surface corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail.
N/S/F metal brake pipe corroded.
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K142 JVW is a 1993 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K142 JVW, 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 JVW is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 October 1993.
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