MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear chassis rusted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear chassis rusted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag light on
chassis legs front and rear corroding
corrosion in both front wheel arches
inner and outer sills corroding
offside headlamp lens slightly damaged
play in offside driveshaft (strong advise)
power steering belt perishing
slight dampness around power steering reservoir
various areas of underbody corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
inner and outer sills corroding
corrosion in both front wheel arches
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag light on
chassis legs front and rear corroding
offside headlamp lens slightly damaged
power steering belt perishing
slight dampness around power steering reservoir
various areas of underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
centre exhaust is noisey
front lower arm bushes are starting too perish
nearside front tyre is starting to get low
nearside washer jet is weak
offside rear brake flexi is perishing
some surface corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
fluid low and steering pump noisy
oil pressure switch leaking
temperature guage inop
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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M157 YVW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M157 YVW, 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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M157 YVW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.
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