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M134 VHL

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,053 mi
Last recorded95,053 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM134 VHL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 95,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,118 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 88,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,993 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both side rear tyres starting to go out of shape

clutch heavily worn

front wiperblades slightly smeary

fuel filter corroding

rear view mirror insecure

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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M134 VHL is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M134 VHL, 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 M134 VHL registered?

M134 VHL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M134 VHL safe to buy?

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