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M284 WKU

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM284 WKU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,924 miles

pasangers rear brake binding slighly

welding repairs under sealed unsure of repairs

Fail 1 Feb 2010 94,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

boot won't open

powersteering weeping fluid

rear chassis leg corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,971 miles

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

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

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

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

boot won't open

powersteering weeping fluid

rear chassis leg corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 91,602 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,799 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 83,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 80,572 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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M284 WKU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M284 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.

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What year was M284 WKU registered?

M284 WKU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M284 WKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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