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M104 YKF

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,036 mi
Last recorded101,036 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 YKF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,036 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 101,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,123 miles

N/S/R strut surround showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 94,123 miles

N/S/R strut surround showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,224 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 86,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

tempory fuel cap fitted.o/s/r chassis leg showing vsigns of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,037 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge

O/S/R Tyre Wall Split

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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M104 YKF is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M104 YKF, 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 M104 YKF registered?

M104 YKF is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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