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M135 CFB

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,293 mi
Last recorded75,293 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 CFB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,359 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear arch corroded

steering lock not working

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,565 miles

front indicator lenses missing

n/s/r floor corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,565 miles

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

front indicator lenses missing

n/s/r floor corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,801 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,452 miles

rear sills and wheel arches corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,692 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,899 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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M135 CFB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M135 CFB, 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 M135 CFB registered?

M135 CFB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M135 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M135 CFB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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