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K144 JEX

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

22,072 mi
Last recorded22,072 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 JEX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 22,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED FROM SILL TO THE FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED FROM SILL TO THE FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REVERSE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 21 Jan 2025 16,590 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED AND HOLED ON INNER LIP (NOT STRUCTURAL) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS RAIL AT THE REAR IS CORRODED AND HOLED (NOT STRUCTURAL) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2021 15,690 miles

faulty brake light switch

floors starting to rust

play in front inner antiroll bar bushes

slight play in drop links

Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,897 miles

nearside front tyre on 3 mm

brake pipes starting to rust

floors starting to rust

handbrake travel

nearside rear chassie starting ton rust

Fail 22 Jun 2020 14,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting to rust

floors starting to rust

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre on 3 mm

nearside rear chassie starting ton rust

Pass 24 Jun 2019 14,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,495 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 6 Jul 2018 13,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

parking brake travel

Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,807 miles

n/s wiper deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2016 11,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

osf trackrod end split pin corroded

osf wishbone busk perished

Fail 7 Jul 2015 11,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

osf trackrod end split pin corroded

osf wishbone busk perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside

slight noise on n/s rear wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,178 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 6,842 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 6,842 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 3,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 2,152 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 2,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

rubbers split on both front drag links

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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K144 JEX is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K144 JEX, 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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K144 JEX is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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