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M152 CFL

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,948 mi
Last recorded18,948 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 CFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,948 miles

Centre Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n /s rear wheel touching body

Fail 11 Oct 2007 18,871 miles

Centre Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n /s rear wheel touching body

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,984 miles

lower sill to floor pans signs of corrosion

n/s & o/s front wishbone bushes signs of perishing

rear floor pans signs of corrosion

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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M152 CFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M152 CFL, 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 M152 CFL registered?

M152 CFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M152 CFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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