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M158 TKK

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,897 mi
Last recorded59,897 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 TKK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 59,897 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 57,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 55,523 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 55,519 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stone chip on upper offside upper windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2022 55,361 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Small stone chip on upper windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,978 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip On Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,412 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 54,411 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 53,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 53,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 52,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,200 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 48,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 46,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 28 May 2010 45,253 miles

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

battery carry corroded outside perscribed area

Pass 28 May 2009 43,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 42,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 40,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,545 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TKK is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TKK, 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 TKK registered?

M158 TKK is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M158 TKK safe to buy?

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