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25 AE

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,766 mi
Last recorded40,766 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 AE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 40,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 40,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to the caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to the caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 40,346 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 40,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres hitting centre leagal bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,183 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,091 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 40,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 40,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,918 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,523 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,566 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 37,349 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 37,331 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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25 AE is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 25 AE, 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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What year was 25 AE registered?

25 AE is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 November 1995.

Is 25 AE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 AE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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