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M446 KJT

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 KJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,013 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf and osf rear wishbone bushes slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2008 98,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 98,275 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn †number 4 injector damp †underbody rusty in places †exhaust pipes rusty

o/s front outer flasher lens cracked †front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/13 †o/s rear tyre has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted †interior mirror missing

steering rack mechanism has play †underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places †o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise †

Fail 8 Jan 2007 98,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn †number 4 injector damp †underbody rusty in places †exhaust pipes rusty

o/s front outer flasher lens cracked †front & rear tyre sizes 165/70/13 †o/s rear tyre has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted †interior mirror missing

steering rack mechanism has play †underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places †o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Jan 2006 91,693 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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M446 KJT is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M446 KJT, 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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M446 KJT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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