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M392 KNY

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,806 mi
Last recorded5,806 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM392 KNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 5,806 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

all brake hose feurells corroded

all brake pipes in en gine bay corroded

all front to rear brake pipes corroded

all suspension bushes perished

both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

both rear chassis legs heavily holed and corroded but not within 30cm's of prescribed areas

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front discs excerssively worn and pitted

fuel tank corroded

general underside corrosion

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

Fail 3 Aug 2011 5,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

all brake hose feurells corroded

all brake pipes in en gine bay corroded

all front to rear brake pipes corroded

all suspension bushes perished

both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

both rear chassis legs heavily holed and corroded but not within 30cm's of prescribed areas

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front discs excerssively worn and pitted

fuel tank corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/r tyre badly perished

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

both outer floors to sills becoming weak with corrosion

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r chassis weak with corrosion

o/s & n/s sills weak with corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2010 91 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

both outer floors to sills becoming weak with corrosion

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r chassis weak with corrosion

o/s & n/s sills weak with corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,725 miles

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion in both rear outer wheel arches

several areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,231 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general corrosion under side of vechle

heat shield insecure

slight play in both front seat runners

Fail 8 Aug 2008 87,231 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general corrosion under side of vechle

heat shield insecure

slight play in both front seat runners

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,529 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 82,529 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both outer sills corroded but not holed

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,898 miles

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

areas of outer sills becoming weak with corrosion

rear coil springs weak

Pass 2 Nov 2005 71,146 miles

clutch pedal stiff. radiator leak around drain plug. centre exhaust heatshield insecure. surface corrosion all brake pipes. nail in n/s/r tyre. slight play in steering rack. n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split.

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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M392 KNY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M392 KNY, 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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M392 KNY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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