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M115 EHU

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 EHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill rear arches front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sils (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded but not effected structurely

Fail 27 Apr 2022 96,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r parking brake could do with adjustment.

Pass 26 May 2021 95,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f indicator not self cancelling.

parking brake lever travel advised

Fail 25 May 2021 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f indicator not self cancelling.

parking brake lever travel advised

Pass 28 May 2020 94,980 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank

rear axle /suspension has corrosion

Fail 21 May 2020 97,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank

rear axle /suspension has corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 94,337 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged 2x rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x rear seals (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front whippers smearing

fuel tank corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged 2x rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x rear seals (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front whippers smearing

fuel tank corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 93,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wiper needs attention

Fuel tank has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 93,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Around the inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe next to nearside rear wheel arch (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wiper needs attention

Fuel tank has corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel not locking

Pass 9 May 2017 92,477 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 92,477 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 91,337 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 91,337 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 90,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 89,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,094 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 85,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,605 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008
Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,331 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 77,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak

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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M115 EHU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M115 EHU, 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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M115 EHU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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