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H8 YAR

1995 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,354 mi
Last recorded22,354 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 YAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,354 miles

under body suface rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2013 22,354 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under body suface rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2012 16,150 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 10,258 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

under vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2010 6,910 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

gear box oil leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,089 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 1,341 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 1,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightley cracked

vehicle under boby serface corrision

Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,513 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightley cracked

vehicle under boby serface corrision

Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,940 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 81,828 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

washers poor effort

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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H8 YAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H8 YAR, 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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H8 YAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 1995.

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