1995 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · M512 KDD
1995 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 12,797 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M512 KDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2008
- 12,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M512 KDD Mileage History
- 09/06/20064,600 mi
- 22/05/20079,402 mi+4,802 mi
- 01/06/20079,542 mi+140 mi
- 02/06/200812,797 mi+3,255 mi
- 03/06/200812,797 mi
Average of roughly 4,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M512 KDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Escort (M512 KDD) between June 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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