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M335 TKJ

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM335 TKJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 35,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside headlight cover cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 35,970 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside headlight cover cracked

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 25,880 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of any componant at time of test

Fail 6 May 2014 25,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of any componant at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 6,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 98,787 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 98,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear chassis legs corroded

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

slight binde nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,760 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 76,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 67,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 59,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 May 2005 52,420 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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M335 TKJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M335 TKJ, 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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M335 TKJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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