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M275 PKP

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 PKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

steering lock inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering lock inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,932 miles

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Feb 2011 78,932 miles

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

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,492 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,492 miles

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

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,027 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 69,241 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 69,241 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,084 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall is wearing.

surface corrosion n/s and o/s rearmetal brake pipes.

surface corrosion to then/s and o/s centre inner sills.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,525 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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M275 PKP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M275 PKP, 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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M275 PKP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M275 PKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M275 PKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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