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M166 GFE

1995 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,867 mi
Last recorded39,867 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 GFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

driners sun visor retainer brocken

n/s sill very tender along its lenght incorporating lower seat belt mount and front suspension mount

various brake pipes cleaned and heavilly greased

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,439 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 32,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,476 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 25,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,268 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,215 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,661 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 92,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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M166 GFE is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M166 GFE, 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 M166 GFE registered?

M166 GFE is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is M166 GFE safe to buy?

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