1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · K273 YVP
1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1993. Recorded mileage 84,717 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1753cc
K273 YVP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2008
- 84,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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K273 YVP Mileage History
- 08/03/200680,016 mi
- 09/03/200680,016 mi
- 13/03/200782,851 mi+2,835 mi
- 13/03/200782,851 mi
- 09/04/200884,717 mi+1,866 mi
- 11/04/200884,717 mi
Average of roughly 2,245 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
K273 YVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (K273 YVP) between March 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2008 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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