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M151 EGV

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,285 mi
Last recorded88,285 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 EGV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,285 miles

Offside Front inner sil startrust

Offside Rear inner sil started rust

Pass 15 May 2019 87,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,657 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & floor (5.2.6)

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

corrosion of n/s & o/s/f sills

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,788 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,277 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 75,267 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,551 miles

Both front CV gaiters perished and cracked.

Corrosion of N/S/R floor.

Corrosion of O/S outer sill.

Corrosion on rear brake pipes.

O/S/R brake slightly binding on.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,860 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,088 miles

Slight corrosion of outer sills.

Slight corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,615 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,854 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Slight corrosion of N/S and O/S outer sills.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,057 miles

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,268 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2007 60,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,834 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 55,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

intermittent fault on dip switch

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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M151 EGV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M151 EGV, 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 M151 EGV registered?

M151 EGV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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