MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake hoses slightly cracked and perished
corrosion to both inner sill panels and rear chassis legs
welding repairs have been treated
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all brake hoses slightly cracked and perished
corrosion to both inner sill panels and rear chassis legs
engine missing and throttle sticking
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake imbalnce high
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M138 HBD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M138 HBD, 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 M138 HBD registered?
M138 HBD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1995.
Is M138 HBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for M138 HBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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