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M251 KRU

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,470 mi
Last recorded4,470 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 KRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 4,470 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 4,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 604 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 583 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,633 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 96,628 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 91,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,053 miles

Centre and rear silencers weak.

Rear floorpans very weak.

Reversing lamp switch leaking.

Temp gauge not working.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 85,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre and rear silencers weak.

Rear floorpans very weak.

Reversing lamp switch leaking.

Temp gauge not working.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

condensation in o/s headlamp, does not affect beam output.

steel rim not alloy fitted to o/s front at time of test.

tailbox starting to get weak.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 82,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

condensation in o/s headlamp, does not affect beam output.

steel rim not alloy fitted to o/s front at time of test.

tailbox starting to get weak.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil over gearbox, possibly reverse lamp switch.

o/s headlamp slight condensated, but does not affect light output or beam image.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 80,490 miles

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

Both front wipers split, but clear windscreen sufficiently.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil over gearbox, possibly reverse lamp switch.

Rear wiper smears.

o/s headlamp slight condensated, but does not affect light output or beam image.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 77,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 74,158 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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M251 KRU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M251 KRU, 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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M251 KRU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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