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M140 HBD

1995 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 HBD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecure loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,433 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on both edges

offside outersill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 88,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on both edges

offside outersill slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 87,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,896 miles

Battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (on legal limit)

Pass 15 May 2009 87,877 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both fron, centre and rear outersills slighty corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,864 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both rear metal brake pipes to flexys slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside front top shocker mount

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,584 miles

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

nearside wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

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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M140 HBD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M140 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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M140 HBD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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