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M157 YHK

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,490 mi
Last recorded56,490 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 YHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,943 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,394 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,432 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,432 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,542 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,365 miles

Oil leak

minor cut in outer sidewall n/s.r tyre

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2009 39,365 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

minor cut in outer sidewall n/s.r tyre

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,398 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,643 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,873 miles

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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M157 YHK is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M157 YHK, 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 M157 YHK registered?

M157 YHK is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M157 YHK safe to buy?

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