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M171 HWK

1995 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 HWK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 63,614 miles

Nearside Front damp in head lamp

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2018 63,614 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,614 miles

corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 63,615 miles

Corrosion in o/s and n/s outer body sills.

Damp in n/s headlamp.

F/n/s and rear tyres have cracks in walls.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 63,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 62,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,774 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 61,501 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 61,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,333 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 58,140 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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M171 HWK is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M171 HWK, 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 M171 HWK registered?

M171 HWK is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M171 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M171 HWK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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