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K143 NAP

1993 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,405 mi
Last recorded82,405 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK143 NAP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 82,405 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty and slight judder at front braskes on rolling road brake test

offside front and offside rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,052 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear flexi brake hoses cracking

offside rear inner wheel arch rusting

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Apr 2008 81,493 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 81,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 79,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

battery tray area heavily corroded

hanging obstruction in excess of 40mm removed from drivers view

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,830 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 74,829 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

INNER SILLS CORRODING

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

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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K143 NAP is a 1993 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K143 NAP, 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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K143 NAP is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1993.

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