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M165 JUT

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,435 mi
Last recorded9,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 JUT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,435 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,348 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long hand brake travel

Pass 3 Jul 2007 4,459 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 4,459 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 99,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 94,686 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 94,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M165 JUT is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M165 JUT, 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 M165 JUT registered?

M165 JUT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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