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M102 YWC

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,815 mi
Last recorded5,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM102 YWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,815 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres excessively wearing uneven

both rear chassis rails corroding

drive belt cracking

nearside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

offside rear body sill corroding recommend attention

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2009 5,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

drive belt cracking

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2008 2,942 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake hoses cracking

both rear chassis rails corroding

drive belt cracking

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing uneven

offside rear body sill and wheel arch corroding

offside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake hoses cracking

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

drive belt cracking

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

nearsisde parking brake low for vehicle

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear body sill starting to corrode

offside rear chassis rail starting to corrode

offside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brakes slight binding

deep cut offside front tyre side wall

drive belt starting to crack

engine cooling fan not working

nearside parking brake low for vehicle

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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M102 YWC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M102 YWC, 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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M102 YWC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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