1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · K133 AKX
1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 92,195 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K133 AKX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
- 92,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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K133 AKX Mileage History
- 24/05/202287,889 mi
- 30/03/202387,944 mi+55 mi
- 11/04/202387,997 mi+53 mi
- 11/05/202492,195 mi+4,198 mi
Average of roughly 2,191 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
K133 AKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (K133 AKX) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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