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K897 OCT

1993 Ford Escor

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,057 mi
Last recorded75,057 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Escor66,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 OCT
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,057 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,379 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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K897 OCT is a 1993 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 66,543 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K897 OCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K897 OCT registered?

K897 OCT is a 1993 Ford Escor, first registered on 10 June 1993.

Is K897 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K897 OCT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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