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M175 SKN

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,898 mi
Last recorded19,898 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM175 SKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,591 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,986 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit in tread depth

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner mountng bushes are coming unbonded, no play at time of test

rear exhaust is corroding, not blowing and still secure at time of test

slight play in both front anti roll bar clamping bushes, not excessive at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2007 6,757 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner mouting bushes are coming unbonded, no play at time of test

rear exhaust box corroding, not blowing and still secure

slight play in both front anti roll bar clamping bushes, not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 May 2006 98,875 miles

both outer door sills starting to corrode still ok at time of test

Fail 4 May 2006 98,875 miles

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

both outer door sills starting to corrode still ok at time of test

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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M175 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M175 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 M175 SKN registered?

M175 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M175 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M175 SKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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