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22 TOM

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,322 mi
Last recorded90,322 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 TOM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,322 miles

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,579 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,461 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 88,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,511 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 75,453 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on sill/floor joins, rear under body sills

Pass 29 Dec 2006 74,804 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 74,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front & rear metal brake pipes, both front heavy advice

corrosion on rear closing sills & rear chassis

corrosion on suspension components

front brake discs worn, heavy advice

rear brake discs worn, scored & slighlt corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2005 72,326 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 72,326 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WEARINGbot

FUEL PIPES UNDER CAR CORRODED

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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22 TOM is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 22 TOM, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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22 TOM is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is 22 TOM safe to buy?

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