MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Handbrake with little reserve
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F wiper blade slightly loose on arm
O/S/R wheel arch has slight corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Handbrake has little reserve
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PAS fluid level low
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M229 KFJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 M229 KFJ, 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 M229 KFJ registered?
M229 KFJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1995.
Is M229 KFJ safe to buy?
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