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A13 KNY

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,475 mi
Last recorded99,475 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 99,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 97,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,276 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 95,270 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,526 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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A13 KNY is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 A13 KNY, 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 39 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 KNY registered?

A13 KNY is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A13 KNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 KNY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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