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K942 LGW

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 LGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 99,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,062 miles

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

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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K942 LGW is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K942 LGW, 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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What year was K942 LGW registered?

K942 LGW is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1993.

Is K942 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K942 LGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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