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K144 NTC

1993 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,802 mi
Last recorded8,802 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 NTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2007 8,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

FRONT TYRES 185/60HR14 , REAR TYRES 185/65TR14

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM , FRONT MOUNTING BUSH SEPERATING

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

POWER STEERING FLUID BELOW LEVEL

Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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K144 NTC 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 K144 NTC, 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 K144 NTC registered?

K144 NTC is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1993.

Is K144 NTC safe to buy?

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