1992 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · K160 YRW
1992 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 73,792 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K160 YRW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 73,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K160 YRW Mileage History
- 28/03/200671,772 mi
- 28/03/200671,772 mi
- 25/02/200871,780 mi+8 mi
- 01/03/200871,780 mi
- 11/06/200972,124 mi+344 mi
- 12/06/200972,124 mi
- 24/02/201172,130 mi+6 mi
- 24/02/201172,130 mi
- 28/05/201273,185 mi+1,055 mi
- 02/05/201373,217 mi+32 mi
- 16/05/201373,217 mi
- 07/05/201673,515 mi+298 mi
- 29/09/202373,536 mi+21 mi
- 04/10/202373,536 mi
- 15/02/202573,792 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
K160 YRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Escort (K160 YRW) between March 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Front 'D' Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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