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C16 OTT

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 OTT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,119 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 84,119 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)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,553 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in Offside steering rack bush

Fail 15 Jun 2011 82,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,034 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 65,812 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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C16 OTT is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C16 OTT, 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 C16 OTT registered?

C16 OTT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is C16 OTT safe to buy?

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