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H17 MKR

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,370 mi
Last recorded11,370 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 MKR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,370 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 10,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,035 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 2,328 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front flexi brake hoses poor condition

front tyres deep cuts to side walls not to cords

front tyres nearing 1.6 mm wearing on edges

handbrake travel

n/s cill corroding

n/s/door mirror glass fractured

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis leg corroding & split

n/s/r floor to boot area corroding

o/s oouter cill areas corroding

rear bearings slight noise

rear inner cill areas corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2008 92,231 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front flexi brake hoses poor condition

front tyres deep cuts to side walls not to cords

front tyres nearing 1.6 mm wearing on edges

handbrake travel

n/s cill corroding

n/s/door mirror glass fractured

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis leg corroding & split

n/s/r floor to boot area corroding

o/s oouter cill areas corroding

rear bearings slight noise

rear inner cill areas corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,722 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 85,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 79,527 miles

rear lamp cluster connections poor corroding badly

see previous vt32 issed with vt30

Fail 21 Jun 2006 79,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both floor to cill areas n/s & o/s

corrosion to rear chassis legs

corrosion to wheel arch areas,outer cill areas & general corrosion to full length of outer cills

rear brake hoses perishing badly

severe air leak in engine bay causing engine to hunt emmisions upset

slight pas fluid leak

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s

tail box very badly corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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H17 MKR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H17 MKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H17 MKR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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