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C1 WBP

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,839 mi
Last recorded79,839 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 WBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,839 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,575 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,442 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 79,424 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 79,424 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,365 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 79,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 79,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,935 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 78,613 miles

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

NSF Lower Ball Joint Gaitor split

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,613 miles

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

NSF Lower Ball Joint Gaitor split

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,468 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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C1 WBP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C1 WBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 WBP registered?

C1 WBP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is C1 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 WBP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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