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K142 OCR

1993 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,428 mi
Last recorded19,428 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 OCR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,428 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 19,423 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 8,068 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 8,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 OCR is a 1993 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc 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 K142 OCR, 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 K142 OCR registered?

K142 OCR is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K142 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K142 OCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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