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M174 JFH

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,011 mi
Last recorded64,011 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 JFH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 64,011 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

both outer sill corroded

both rear arches corroded

both rear inner sill corroded

damage to front and rear bumpers

n/s/r chassis corroded by axal mount

n/s/r shock weeping

oil leaks

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,201 miles

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

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front wiper blades splitting

lower edge of both inner sills corroding

lower edge of the nearside outer sill corroding

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,201 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front wiper blades splitting

lower edge of both inner sills corroding

lower edge of the nearside outer sill corroding

steering rack damp

Pass 30 May 2007 83,520 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 63,505 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 56,737 miles

n/s/r chassis slight rust. n/s outer sill slight rust, power steering belt cracked †

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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M174 JFH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M174 JFH, 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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M174 JFH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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