MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front discs corroded
NS mirror not fully secure
NSR, OSR tyres starting to split
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front discs corroded
NS mirror not fully secure
NSR, OSR tyres starting to split
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear chassis leg starting to flake with rust but not holed
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear chassis leg starting to flake with rust but not holed
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M117 FGD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M117 FGD, 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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M117 FGD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.
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