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M119 FFL

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,074 mi
Last recorded51,074 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM119 FFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,074 miles

Front wishbone bushes worn

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight forward and backward movement at steering wheel

Pass 23 May 2014 49,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 46,738 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 46,738 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 43,531 miles

Drivers seat belt is stiff to release under load.

Near side rear leaf spring front hanger corroded and looks weak.

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 39,065 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear cross member getting weak.

Pass 27 May 2010 35,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,600 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 30,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 24,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 16,334 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 16,334 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,331 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 5 Apr 2006 4,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M119 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M119 FFL, 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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M119 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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