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M203 KTN

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,233 mi
Last recorded89,233 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 KTN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 89,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,350 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,647 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M203 KTN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M203 KTN, 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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M203 KTN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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