MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,576 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
**added 1 ltr of engine oil (light flickering)**
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres seriously under-inflated
n/s/r seat belt slow to retract
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield insecure
parking brake efficiency just up to standard (19%)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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 UMU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?
M138 UMU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1995.
Is M138 UMU safe to buy?
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