MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
as previous vt32
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Possible incorrect bolt fitted to offside front wishbone rear bush.
both brake pipes to the front flexis greased and hard access.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Possible incorrect bolt fitted to offside wishbone.
Slight bind to offside front brake.
brake pipes to both front flexis greased and hard to access.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M169 DLC is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M169 DLC, 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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M169 DLC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.
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