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ExpiredMileage
46,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside has corrosion a few places
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
few light areas of corrosion
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
few light areas of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low running on wear marker (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low running on wear marker (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear side wall cracking
Offside Rear side wall cracking
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
emits blue smoke during acceleration
main bean tail tail light not working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
main beam tail tail not working
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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A5 EXK is a 1993 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A5 EXK, 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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A5 EXK is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1993.
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