MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat sheild in secure
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat sheild in secure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s hand brake performance less than o/s
n/s/f indicator starting to fade
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M168 VET is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M168 VET, 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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M168 VET is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1995.
Is M168 VET safe to buy?
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