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M353 RKJ

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,869 mi
Last recorded87,869 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,445 miles

rust starting in outer sills..w/washers poor output...power steering rack is damp and has slight play...n/s/front tyre is 2-3mm...

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,030 miles

various oil leaks//slight leak from power steering rack...chassis rails [rear] are corroded...

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,220 miles

rusty corosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,643 miles

5th gear case leaking oil

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,033 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,144 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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M353 RKJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M353 RKJ, 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 M353 RKJ registered?

M353 RKJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M353 RKJ safe to buy?

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