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M196 RKM

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,651 mi
Last recorded19,651 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 RKM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 5,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M196 RKM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M196 RKM, 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 M196 RKM registered?

M196 RKM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M196 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M196 RKM shows 3 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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