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M162 ORX

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 ORX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,189 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

n/s/f indicator lense missing

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre misshaped worn low

o/s/f suspension oil soaked

o/s/r tyre perished

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

underside van corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,183 miles

Oil leak

both inner sills corrroded †rear chassis corroded †o/s/f suspension oil soaked

Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,096 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 58,087 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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M162 ORX is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M162 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M162 ORX registered?

M162 ORX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M162 ORX safe to buy?

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