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M169 LDW

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM169 LDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 53,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 53,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 52,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear chassis corroded and welded

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Nov 2024 52,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front inner discs corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,284 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,625 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front wipers worn

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

rear inner discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,129 miles

alternator belt perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

offside rear shock knocking slightly

Fail 26 May 2021 51,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

offside rear shock knocking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,968 miles

alternator belt perished

front brake discs corroded

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2020 50,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan painted white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength axle mount corroded painted white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alternator belt perished

front brake discs corroded

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,134 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,133 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 48,375 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,217 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,442 miles

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

rear chassis corroded slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,521 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2007 40,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,437 miles

Nearside Rear 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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M169 LDW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M169 LDW, 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 LDW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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