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K941 XVS

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

9,023 mi
Last recorded9,023 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK941 XVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 1,259 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 1,259 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,393 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 95,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sills n/s and o/s rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2010 90,723 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sills n/s and o/s rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s outer sills becoming rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,070 miles

Evidence of corrosion in off side rear spring support

Evidence of corrosion in sill edges on both sides

Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,061 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Evidence of corrosion in off side rear spring support

Evidence of corrosion in sill edges on both sides

Fail 30 Jul 2008 86,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,902 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 85,902 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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K941 XVS is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 K941 XVS, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K941 XVS is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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