1993 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · K232 RSU
1993 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 91,695 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K232 RSU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2009
- 91,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K232 RSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (K232 RSU) between April 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”; “Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)”.
K232 RSU Mileage History
- 28/04/200673,227 mi
- 25/04/200783,131 mi+9,904 mi
- 27/04/200783,139 mi+8 mi
- 22/04/200890,105 mi+6,966 mi
- 24/04/200890,105 mi
- 16/03/200991,695 mi+1,590 mi
- 24/03/200991,695 mi
Average of roughly 6,358 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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