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A5 EXK

1993 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,285 mi
Last recorded46,285 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EXK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,285 miles

underside has corrosion a few places

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,225 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 46,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 4,623 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 4,623 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 1,928 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,865 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2014 94,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 88,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,146 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,146 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 83,171 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 78,408 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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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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What year was A5 EXK registered?

A5 EXK is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1993.

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