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M281 RKP

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 RKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2011 85,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE.

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

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

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

O/S/F TYRE CUT BUT NO CORDS YET

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 78,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Outer cover missing from offside front indicator.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 72,346 miles

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

moderate play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,791 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,791 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,587 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 57,587 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 49,001 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 38,812 miles

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

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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M281 RKP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,392cc 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 M281 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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M281 RKP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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