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K412 KCD

1992 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK412 KCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased up

inner and outer sills corroded

large amounts of sealer on sills and under floor

under floor corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s outer sill mabe repaired with filler tried to break through but not possible ??

Fail 12 Jan 2009 92,727 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

suspect offside outer sill has been repaired with body filler

Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,247 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 67,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 59,403 miles

front brake balance is only just in limits

nearside rear brake is slower to rise and fall than offside

Fail 10 Dec 2005 59,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake balance is only just in limits

nearside rear brake is slower to rise and fall than offside

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 KCD is a 1992 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KCD, 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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K412 KCD is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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