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K70 SCK

1994 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 SCK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 88,474 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

floorpan covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jan 2023 88,473 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,918 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front c.v. boot poor

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Offside rear seat belt reel lazy in retracting

Fail 31 Jul 2009 71,971 miles

Both rear of inner sils corroded, not holed

Both sils corroding all the way along

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear seat belt slow to reel in

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,971 miles

Both rear of inner sils corroded, not holed

Both sils corroding all the way along

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside rear seat belt slow to reel in

Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,413 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,219 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 27 May 2008 69,138 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,813 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 67,249 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 SCK is a 1994 Ford Escort in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K70 SCK, 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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K70 SCK is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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