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M153 URA

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 URA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,346 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,977 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,308 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,374 miles

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

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

Engine oil below min and coolant low.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,449 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,449 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,676 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,805 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,393 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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M153 URA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M153 URA, 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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M153 URA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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