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M169 WKU

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,252 mi
Last recorded28,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM169 WKU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 28,252 miles

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

both cv gaiters showing signs of deterioration

front brake discs rusty on inner outer edge will shortly req attention

handbrake resevrve travel low will shortly req attention

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r light cluster slightly affected by other light

oil leak around top of engine

signs of corrosion both sides rear wheel arches

signs of corrosion n/s outer sill

signs of corrosion n/s/ inner sill

sump rusty and leaking slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,252 miles

both cv gaiters showing signs of deterioration

front brake discs rusty on inner outer edge will shortly req attention

handbrake resevrve travel low will shortly req attention

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/r light cluster slightly affected by other light

oil leak around top of engine

signs of corrosion both sides rear wheel arches

signs of corrosion n/s outer sill

signs of corrosion n/s/ inner sill

sump rusty and leaking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,371 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

auxilary belt cracking

n/s rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating

oil leak at top of engine

slight blow on exhaust centre section

Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 12,876 miles

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

Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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M169 WKU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M169 WKU, 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 M169 WKU registered?

M169 WKU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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