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M135 RNT

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 RNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,413 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 79,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,889 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 75,887 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,853 miles

rear siloencer in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,852 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear siloencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 51,147 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 51,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RNT is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M135 RNT, 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 RNT registered?

M135 RNT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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