MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K142 RGA is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 RGA, 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 RGA registered?
K142 RGA is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1993.
Is K142 RGA safe to buy?
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