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M213 SKN

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 SKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,648 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 63,648 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,103 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor slightly corroded

n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2009 56,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion hole nsf outer sill not within prescribed area

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosion osf and ns/os front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,887 miles

corrosion hole nsf outer sill not within prescribed area

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosion osf and ns/os front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,494 miles

stone chip in nearside headlamp not effecting aim

Fail 4 Feb 2008 54,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

stone chip in nearside headlamp not effecting aim

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion holes in rear most crossmember / rear panel not within prescribed area

front brake discs getting corroded on inner braking surfaces

parking brake travel getting excessive

slight wear in ns of steering rack

stone hole os headlamp

Fail 5 Feb 2007 51,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion holes in rear most crossmember/rear panel not within prescribed area

front brake discs getting corroded on inner braking surfaces

osr tyre tread depth getting low on edges

parking brake travel getting excessive

slight wear in ns of steering rack

stone hole os headlamp

Fail 6 Feb 2006 49,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr and osr brake pipes getting corroded

outer sills getting corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,282 miles

outer sills getting corroded

nsr and osr brake pipes getting corroded

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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M213 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M213 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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M213 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M213 SKN safe to buy?

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