MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both inner and outer sills slightly
both rear chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
both inner and outer sills slightly
both rear chassis slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion underside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all floor slightly corroded
both inner sills slightly corroded
front chassis slightly corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all floor slightly corroded
both inner sills slightly corroded
front chassis slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
Coolant leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
n/s/f inner cv boot split
welding repairs heavily undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
n/s/f inner cv boot split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M153 VET is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 M153 VET, 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 M153 VET registered?
M153 VET is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1995.
Is M153 VET safe to buy?
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