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M133 EYS

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM133 EYS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,143 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both centre outersills slighttly corroded

both front bulk head areas slightly corroded

crack in windscreen not in swept area

front number plate becoming discoloured

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rail holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

stonechip in windscreen in swept area

Fail 16 Feb 2009 91,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both centre outersills slighttly corroded

both front bulk head areas slightly corroded

crack in windscreen not in swept area

front number plate becoming discoloured

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rail holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

stonechip in windscreen in swept area

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,052 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

several oil leaks

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Fail 26 Feb 2008 76,820 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (on limit)

several oil leaks

windscreen damaged but not in perscribed area

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,811 miles

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 13 Feb 2007 60,801 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

both sill to floors require attention soon

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2006 47,371 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 47,371 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M133 EYS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M133 EYS, 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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M133 EYS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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