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C10 SSV

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,166 mi
Last recorded89,166 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 SSV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 89,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 88,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 88,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,613 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 86,048 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 86,021 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,360 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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C10 SSV is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C10 SSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C10 SSV registered?

C10 SSV is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C10 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 SSV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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