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M260 RKP

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,947 mi
Last recorded10,947 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 RKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 10,947 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 10,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 7,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyres perrished

Fail 15 Oct 2010 7,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,923 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2009 5,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf in dicater lamp cover missing

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2008 102,703 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 102,703 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,276 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 99,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 92,798 miles

Nearside front tyre bulge in inner wall

Fail 29 Mar 2006 92,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front tyre small bulge in inner wall

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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M260 RKP is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M260 RKP, 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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M260 RKP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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