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M254 WKU

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,034 mi
Last recorded18,034 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 WKU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 18,034 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,589 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2006 7,238 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 7,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ADVISE N/S/FRONT TYRE WALL PERRISHED ADVISE PLAY O/S/FRONT TRACK ROD END OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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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M254 WKU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M254 WKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M254 WKU registered?

M254 WKU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1995.

Is M254 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M254 WKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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