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K70 KMC

1999 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 KMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2010 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,641 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,464 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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K70 KMC is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 64,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K70 KMC, 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 27 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K70 KMC registered?

K70 KMC is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is K70 KMC safe to buy?

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