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M176 ROX

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,350 mi
Last recorded17,350 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 ROX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2007 17,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2005 7,598 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 7,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear service brake effort poor

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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M176 ROX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M176 ROX, 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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M176 ROX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M176 ROX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M176 ROX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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