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M314 KLJ

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,922 mi
Last recorded1,922 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 KLJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 1,922 miles

fog lamp bulb connection poor

heavy surface corrosion to sill lips and floorpans

poss fault to light switch

Fail 31 Oct 2009 1,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy surface corrosion to sill lips and floorpans

Pass 4 Oct 2008 96,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 95,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 95,529 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis rails have surface corrosion above axle beam

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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M314 KLJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M314 KLJ, 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 M314 KLJ registered?

M314 KLJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1995.

Is M314 KLJ safe to buy?

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