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M304 KKG

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM304 KKG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,539 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front running gear rusty.

n/s/f wheel starting to bind.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

o/s mirror cracked.

o/s/f door step corroded.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/r bumper corroded.

o/s/r front leaf spring mount rusty.

rear inner and outer valance rusty.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 62,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

front running gear rusty.

n/s/f wheel starting to bind.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

o/s mirror cracked.

o/s/f door step corroded.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/r bumper corroded.

o/s/r front leaf spring mount rusty.

rear inner and outer valance rusty.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 24 May 2006 59,974 miles

o/s door hinges starting to wear.

o/s washer partly blocked.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor starting to rust.

slight play in o/s/f top suspension bush.

small crack in o/s mirror.

spare tyre defective

Fail 23 May 2006 59,974 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s door hinges starting to wear.

o/s washer partly blocked.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor starting to rust.

slight play in o/s/f top suspension bush.

small crack in o/s mirror.

spare tyre defective

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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M304 KKG is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M304 KKG, 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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M304 KKG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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