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M118 DHY

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 DHY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,367 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,862 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,862 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,809 miles

Advise,chip n\s\r tyre wall.front tyres balding on inner edges,n\s\f cv gaiter perishing,front brake discs worn,power steering pipe damp[.handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,809 miles

Advise,chip n\s\r tyre wall.front tyres balding on inner edges,n\s\f cv gaiter perishing,front brake discs worn,power steering pipe damp[.handbrake travel high.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,032 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and lipped, front brake pads low

damage to o/s/f wheel rim

o/s/f wiper blade split and o/s/f washer insecure

rear no plate light lense broken and rear bumper damaged

windscreen obstruction (removed)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 69,032 miles

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)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and lipped, front brake pads low

damage to o/s/f wheel rim

o/s/f wiper blade split and o/s/f washer insecure

rear no plate light lense broken and rear bumper damaged

windscreen obstruction (removed)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,078 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 60,460 miles

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

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 DHY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M118 DHY registered?

M118 DHY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M118 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M118 DHY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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