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K144 WPM

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,243 mi
Last recorded20,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,243 miles

extensive welded repairs to floor areas and outer sills andvrear drop pannls floor and chassis corrored

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,285 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welded repairs heavy undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side off side outer sills corrored and weak welded repairs to near side chassis rail rear floor areas corrored

Pass 28 Jan 2008 892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 85,852 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 85,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both inner and outer sills rusty

fuel cap sills perreshing

off side rear tyre wearing low

outer sills coverd in undersill

slight play off side front steering arm

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 WPM is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WPM, 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 WPM registered?

K144 WPM is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K144 WPM safe to buy?

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