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550 DS

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,806 mi
Last recorded62,806 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 DS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,806 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,694 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 62,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,548 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,290 miles

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,770 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,692 miles

Both front sill edges slightly damaged

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,285 miles

slight play in lower steering coulmn bush

slight wear in outer tca bushes

Pass 15 May 2006 56,976 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 56,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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550 DS is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 550 DS, 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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550 DS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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