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M158 NAB

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 NAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,214 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside seal and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal and within 30 of seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2022 69,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,887 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 67,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 66,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,737 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 65,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r chassis section badly corroded through

Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r chassis section badly corroded through

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,606 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r outer sill area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r chassis section corroded through

n/s/r tyre cracked and perrishing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,026 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,415 miles

near side rear tyre has outer sidewall cracks

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,745 miles

n/s/f lower arm front bush is starting to pull away

o/s outter sill is corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 62,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f lower arm front bush is starting to pull away

o/s outter sill is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,867 miles

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST BOX SMALL LEAK AND CORRODED

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,206 miles

O/S OUTER SILL IN POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

light underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,732 miles

BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,784 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2008 57,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,616 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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M158 NAB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M158 NAB, 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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M158 NAB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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