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M144 GGB

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,850 mi
Last recorded62,850 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 GGB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 62,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,056 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,055 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,203 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 38,972 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow on rear silencer

Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow on rear silencer

Fail 24 Oct 2013 28,588 miles

Hole in o/s rear fog lamp lens, covered with tape

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,588 miles

Hole in o/s rear fog lamp lens, covered with tape

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,274 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 26,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

slight rumble in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,488 miles

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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M144 GGB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M144 GGB, 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 M144 GGB registered?

M144 GGB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M144 GGB safe to buy?

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