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B1 TMA

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 TMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 91,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,533 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 91,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,311 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 84,142 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2015

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,016 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 78,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,128 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 72,896 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 72,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,547 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 69,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 63,831 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2008 60,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 58,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 55,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,229 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 55,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside front inner constant velocity boot badly split

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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B1 TMA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B1 TMA, 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 B1 TMA registered?

B1 TMA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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