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M125 RSS

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,065 mi
Last recorded80,065 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 RSS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,065 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 79,992 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,223 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,236 miles

left hand rear hand and foot brake lower performance would appear adjustment or repair is required

Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,549 miles

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 RSS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 M125 RSS, 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 M125 RSS registered?

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

Is M125 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M125 RSS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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