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A10 RSU

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,174 mi
Last recorded92,174 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RSU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in floating front discs

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,029 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,756 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,531 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 18 May 2010 91,505 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 91,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust not standard but not resulting in excessive noise

slight oil from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,049 miles

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

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

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

exhaust not standard but not resulting in excessive noise

slight oil from engine

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,309 miles

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Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 83,531 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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A10 RSU is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A10 RSU, 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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A10 RSU is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1993.

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