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B793 NMS

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,838 mi
Last recorded10,838 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB793 NMS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2009 10,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wheel trims missing

engine oil leak

nearside rear floor at suspension mount slightly corroded

nearside tyre slightly low on wear

offside door moulding missing

offside rear floor slightly corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'd' bushes

steering wheel slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2009 10,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wheel trims missing

engine oil leak

fuel breather pipe insecure

nearside rear floor at suspension mount slightly corroded

nearside tyre slightly low on wear

offside door moulding missing

offside rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 92,552 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 92,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,862 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front wheel slightly damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Aug 2007 70,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil leak

fuel tank bolt loose

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front wheel slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,416 miles

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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B793 NMS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B793 NMS, 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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B793 NMS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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