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M436 KPA

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,935 mi
Last recorded90,935 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 KPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 90,935 miles

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front to rear metal brake pipes require further cliping soon

nearside front wishbone bush becoming unbonded

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe requires attention soon

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

slight blow from centre to rear exhaust joint

Fail 18 May 2009 90,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front to rear metal brake pipes require further cliping soon

nearside front wishbone bush becoming unbonded

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe requires attention soon

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

slight blow from centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 20 May 2008 87,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 87,284 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear wheel archers require attention soon

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear floor slightly damaged

offside rear tyrte on legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

un able to check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 77,904 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust section joint has a slight blow

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear floor slightly damaged

repaires heavily undersealed

Fail 11 May 2007 77,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear floor slightly damamged

Pass 4 May 2006 70,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M436 KPA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M436 KPA, 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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M436 KPA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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