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M249 KTY

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 KTY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,121 miles

Bind is starting to develop on both the front wheels.

Play is near the limit in the O/S/F wheel and slight play in the N/S/F wheel and slight play in both the front strut top mountings.

Small chip on the windscreen.

The N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are starting to wear and the N/S/R tyre is starting to crack badly on the sidewalls.

The O/S/R metal brake pipe is right on the limit for corrosion and the N/S/R metal brake pipe is starting to corrode. The N/S/R flexi brake pipe is starting to crack badly and the O/S/F metal brake pipe is slightly starting to corrode.

The front bush on the N/S/F control arm is near the limit for splitting and wear. The front bush on the O/S/F control arm is starting to split and wear and the rear bush on both the control arms are starting to split and wear.

The front indicator bulbs are slightly starting to shine white.

The imbalance on the front brakes and the difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit.

The ruber on the O/S/F track rod end is burst and slight movement.

The sills and the rear chassis legs are starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 76,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Bind is starting to develop on both the front wheels.

Both the front C.V Boots are starting to wear.

Play is near the limit in the O/S/F wheel and slight play in the N/S/F wheel and slight play in both the front strut top mountings.

Small chip on the windscreen.

The N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are starting to wear and the N/S/R tyre is starting to crack badly on the sidewalls.

The O/S/R metal brake pipe is right on the limit for corrosion and the N/S/R metal brake pipe is starting to corrode. The N/S/R flexi brake pipe is starting to crack badly and the O/S/F metal brake pipe is slightly starting to corrode.

The front bush on the N/S/F control arm is near the limit for splitting and wear. The front bush on the O/S/F control arm is starting to split and wear and the rear bush on both the control arms are starting to split and wear.

The front indicator bulbs are slightly starting to shine white.

The imbalance on the front brakes and the difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit.

The ruber on the O/S/F track rod end is burst and slight movement.

The sills and the rear chassis legs are starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,217 miles

Imbalance in the front brakes is right on the limit.

The O/S/R metal brake pipe is starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Nov 2006 71,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

The O/S/R metal brake pipe is starting to corrode.

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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M249 KTY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M249 KTY, 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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M249 KTY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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