1991 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · J383 XKU
1991 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 64,027 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J383 XKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2008
- 64,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J383 XKU Mileage History
- 21/08/200661,225 mi
- 22/08/200762,721 mi+1,496 mi
- 22/08/200762,721 mi
- 20/08/200864,027 mi+1,306 mi
- 20/08/200864,027 mi
Average of roughly 1,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J383 XKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Ford Escort (J383 XKU) between August 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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