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A11 DRR

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

67,143 mi
Last recorded67,143 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DRR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 67,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wind screen washer not working

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,294 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 66,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 65,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,856 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 63,856 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 61,904 miles

Power steering component leaking from reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 60,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wishbone front inner mounting

nearside reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,561 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

o/s reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,616 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,615 miles

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

brake pads appear worn

Pass 1 May 2015 55,574 miles

nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 1 May 2015 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre wearing slightly towards outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre wearing slightly towards outer edge

Pass 13 May 2013 53,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 12 May 2011 52,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 12 May 2010 51,212 miles

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

Oil leak

outer sills obscured

Fail 12 May 2010 51,211 miles

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

Oil leak

outer sills obscured

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

Pass 19 May 2009 50,299 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 50,298 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,928 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack to o/s

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,545 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,503 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,567 miles

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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A11 DRR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 A11 DRR, 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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A11 DRR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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