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M345 TKO

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM345 TKO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,270 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS - INNER FRONT BUSHES PERISHED & WORN

Battery insecure

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR PANEL CORRODED

Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,266 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS - INNER FRONT BUSHES PERISHED & WORN

Battery insecure

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR PANEL CORRODED

UNABLE TO ACCESS ANY FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISE DUE TO NOISE CREATED BY CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS

Fail 24 Jan 2009 99,066 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

parking brake travel still high

Pass 1 Feb 2008 90,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel high

brake peddel could be higher

Fail 19 Dec 2007 9,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel high

o/s/f brake hose is insacurly held at mc pherson strutt mounting point

slight rear brake inballance 39%

Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,005 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2006 90,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 90,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 90,005 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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M345 TKO is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M345 TKO, 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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M345 TKO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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