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M123 KUH

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 KUH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,772 miles

Corrosion in various place underneath & on sills, some of which is only just acceptable, and some which is excessive but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Exhaust blowing at rear joint.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses corroding.

N/s door mirror glass cracked.

Play in steering rack is only just acceptable for the mot.

Sc reenwashers are not vey good.

Some markings on tank suggesting it may have leaked at some time - no leaks present during test.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 94,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various place underneath & on sills, some of which is only just acceptable, and some which is excessive but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Exhaust blowing at rear joint.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses corroding.

N/s door mirror glass cracked.

Play in steering rack is only just acceptable for the mot.

Sc reenwashers are not vey good.

Some markings on tank suggesting it may have leaked at some time - no leaks present during test.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 92,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,152 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 83,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

no center mirror †both rear chassis leg rusty †this car is very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 74,464 miles

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

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

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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M123 KUH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M123 KUH, 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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M123 KUH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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