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M125 OBL

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,025 mi
Last recorded6,025 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 OBL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,025 miles

Both rear chassis corroded.

Both rear tyres low, o/s/r nailed, n/s/r slight distortion.

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Engine oil on min.

Handbrake cable shows age.

n/s/f outer sill to floor flange corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 6,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Both sides rear chassis corroded.

Both sides sill to floor flanges corroded,other than sections that have failed.

Handbrake cable shows age.

both rear tyres low, o/s/r nailed, n/s/r slight distortion.

engine oil on min.

n/s/r seat belt not retracting fully.

o/s/r shock absorber mast dust cover deterioated.

Fail 13 Dec 2005 96,677 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s/f tyre - not repairable by sidewall

o/s and n/s outersills to undersills flanges very rusty

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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M125 OBL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M125 OBL, 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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M125 OBL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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