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C8 SSX

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,382 mi
Last recorded69,382 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SSX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 69,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 68,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 67,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 67,363 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2018 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 67,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,017 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 28 Jul 2012 66,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 66,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 66,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,018 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,345 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 64,345 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,604 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SSX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSX, 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 C8 SSX registered?

C8 SSX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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