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K412 HVF

1992 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,533 mi
Last recorded61,533 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK412 HVF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,533 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Rear Flexi hose slightly twisted

Offside Sill corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Rear Flexi hose slightly twisted

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 140,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,526 miles

Advise corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Advise front fuel pipes / brake pipes

Advise offside front cv boot perished

Pass 28 May 2013 15,826 miles

Advise front tyres worn low on inner edges

Advise offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 9,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,453 miles

sill panel covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2011 6,453 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sill panel covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 104,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 99,357 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 95,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 92,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 87,920 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 87,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr chassis leg heavily corroded.

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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K412 HVF is a 1992 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 K412 HVF, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K412 HVF registered?

K412 HVF is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 1992.

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