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M142 LOD

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,330 mi
Last recorded19,330 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 LOD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,891 miles

both rear tyres perished

near side rear flexible hose cover cracked

off side front tyre near limit

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

surface corrosion to off side outer sill

Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,787 miles

both rear brake hoses cracked on outer covers

near side front tyre near limit

near side rae tyre cracked in tread

Fail 9 Apr 2013 9,764 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses cracked on outer covers

minor exhaust blow from rear

near side front tyre near limit

near side rae tyre cracked in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,049 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 27 Mar 2012 7,049 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,694 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 1,323 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 1,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,043 miles

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

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 8 Apr 2008 93,039 miles

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

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,869 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

auxillary belt cracked

both rear brake hose sleeves cracked

damp around power steering reservoir and pipe

slight play offside steering track rod

Fail 18 Apr 2006 81,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

auxillary drive belt cracking

nearside rear brake hose sleeve cracked

offside rear brake hose sleeve perished

reverse light not working

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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M142 LOD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M142 LOD, 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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M142 LOD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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