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K655 BOK

1997 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,880 mi
Last recorded30,880 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 BOK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 30,880 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 30,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 30,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,794 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

unable to turn dipped beam off

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,794 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

unable to turn dipped beam off

Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 17,842 miles

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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K655 BOK is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 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 K655 BOK, 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 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K655 BOK registered?

K655 BOK is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is K655 BOK safe to buy?

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