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M185 AUA

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,355 mi
Last recorded92,355 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 AUA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,355 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 92,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded and getting weak. x2

both outer sills corroded in places ns sill outer at front damaged.

nsf tyre uneven wear, nsr tyre uneven wear.

osf internal steering joint on rack worn, (BORDERLINE)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

osr bumper corner damaged,drivers door side strip missing,nsr light cluster damaged.

slight blue smoke on idle, engine noisy on idle and under load (possible tappets).

travell on h/brake.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 91,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 81,161 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded!

nsr lamp cluster cracked!

osr seat belt sligth damage to webbing!

rear wiper blade split!

sills corroded ns and os!

travell on h/brake!

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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M185 AUA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M185 AUA, 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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M185 AUA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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