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M171 KKH

1995 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,422 mi
Last recorded45,422 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 KKH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,539 miles

All brake pipes heavily undersealed - unable to assess

Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

All brake pipes heavily undersealed - unable to assess

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,628 miles

All rear brake pipes heavily sealed

Fail 11 Oct 2010 28,626 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside & Offside rear brake disks - pitted.

Nearside rear position lamp - reduced light output.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,027 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion to os rear chassis leg

slight play in inner track rod

Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,633 miles

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

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2007 503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 93,035 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 92,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 31 May 2006 92,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

BAD OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KKH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M171 KKH, 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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M171 KKH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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