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878 KOC

1993 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,400 mi
Last recorded76,400 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration878 KOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 76,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 76,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 76,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 76,015 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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878 KOC is a 1993 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 878 KOC, 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 878 KOC registered?

878 KOC is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is 878 KOC safe to buy?

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