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M118 ADM

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217 mi
Last recorded217 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 ADM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010 217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four coil springs corroded

both rear brak hoses deteriorated & twisted slightly (border line)

inner & outer sills corroding

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear seatbelt not retracting back properly due to plastic clip

travel in handbrake

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Pass 12 Apr 2010 217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four coil springs corroded

both rear brak hoses deteriorated & twisted slightly (border line)

inner & outer sills corroding

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear seatbelt not retracting back properly due to plastic clip

travel in handbrake

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,001 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 98,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 97,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,034 miles

Oil leak

all front suspension arm bushes starting to split

clutch bite point very low

Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,316 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

rear brake comparison

wear to both rear shockers

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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M118 ADM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M118 ADM, 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 M118 ADM registered?

M118 ADM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M118 ADM safe to buy?

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