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M27 YKC

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,084 mi
Last recorded101,084 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 YKC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,084 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 101,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 101,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,653 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 92,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 90,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f wheel assembly slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2009 87,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,886 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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M27 YKC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M27 YKC, 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 M27 YKC registered?

M27 YKC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M27 YKC safe to buy?

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