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M139 LPC

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,684 mi
Last recorded64,684 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 LPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate detiriated

Fail 28 Oct 2009 64,680 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate detiriated

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,857 miles

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

coolant level low

corrosion/damage; both outer sills, front bumper, rear chassis

front brake imb high, front discs worn

fuel filter poor cond

h/brake travel long

o/s/f lower w/bone mounts deteriorating

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,857 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

coolant level low

corrosion/damage; both outer sills, front bumper, rear chassis

front brake imb high, front discs worn

fuel filter poor cond

h/brake travel long

o/s/f lower w/bone mounts deteriorating

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,138 miles

front bumper damaged nearside and scratched offside

handbrake has a lot of travel

rear bumper damaged offside

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,653 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 41,653 miles

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

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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M139 LPC is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M139 LPC, 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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M139 LPC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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