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M139 VFA

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 VFA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2007 94,195 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 94,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake travel

n/s centre sill + floor corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded+front brake discs worn

play/wear in n/s of steering rack near limit

Pass 11 Mar 2006 89,179 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches coroding

coolent level low

Fail 9 Mar 2006 89,154 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in o/s inner steering rack mnear limit. o/s +n/s rear wheel arches corroded.+n/s centre sill

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 VFA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VFA, 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 M139 VFA registered?

M139 VFA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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