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M136 WME

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,815 mi
Last recorded40,815 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 WME
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 29,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 25,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,535 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 15,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,869 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 9,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 3,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 29 May 2012 97,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rack offside

Pass 23 May 2011 89,837 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,719 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,688 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2008 68,416 miles

powersteering rack wet

front wipers smearing

slight movement in top steering column adjuster

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 55,006 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2006 55,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 48,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2005 48,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M136 WME is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M136 WME, 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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M136 WME is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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