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M103 KPC

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 KPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,646 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brakes spongy

slight play o/s ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,594 miles

off side front wheel slight binding

old repairs to rear chassis

slight play in off side rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,642 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,708 miles

corrosion appearing to off side rear chassis leg

Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 74,622 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 74,622 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M103 KPC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M103 KPC, 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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What year was M103 KPC registered?

M103 KPC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1995.

Is M103 KPC safe to buy?

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