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M158 SKN

1995 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,067 mi
Last recorded57,067 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 SKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 54,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 533,359 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,857 miles

battery insecure in holder

Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,857 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

battery insecure in holder

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,304 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,295 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,805 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,726 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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M158 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M158 SKN, 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 M158 SKN registered?

M158 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M158 SKN safe to buy?

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