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C8 SSL

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,924 mi
Last recorded73,924 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SSL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,924 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 73,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,781 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,750 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 73,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aftermarket exhaust fitted without a CAT

vehicle presenter has shown me a letter from Ford stating that the engine block is from an earlier sierra and is old enough to be CAT exempt

Pass 10 May 2008 73,512 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted without a CAT

vehicle presenter has shown me a letter from Ford stating that the engine block is from an earlier sierra and is old enough to be CAT exempt

Pass 17 Mar 2007 73,270 miles

customer has letter from main dealer to show that they confirm the engine is from a 1992 sierra cosworth and as such is not required to have a CAT test

no cats fitted in aftermarket exhaust

washers are weak - advise cleaning out the jets and the bottom of the washer bottle

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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C8 SSL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C8 SSL, 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 C8 SSL registered?

C8 SSL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is C8 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 SSL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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