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K21 OSY

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 OSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 96,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,370 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (middle) (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 96,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (middle) (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (middle) (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 92,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,604 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,587 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,389 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,740 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 79,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2006 76,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 76,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

horn poor

rear flexable hoses rusty

Fail 2 May 2006 76,743 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

horn not very loud

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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K21 OSY is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 K21 OSY, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K21 OSY registered?

K21 OSY is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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