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M24 SKN

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,337 mi
Last recorded97,337 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 SKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,337 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 97,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,781 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 96,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside front tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,042 miles

front tyre sidewalls starting to split

Fail 13 Feb 2013 95,042 miles

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

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

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

front tyre sidewalls starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,240 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 94,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,157 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 93,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,881 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 91,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 90,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,761 miles

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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M24 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M24 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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What year was M24 SKN registered?

M24 SKN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M24 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M24 SKN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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