MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear wheels bent
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
nearside front wheel bent
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Lower Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Offside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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M178 FUB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M178 FUB, 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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What year was M178 FUB registered?
M178 FUB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M178 FUB safe to buy?
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