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M188 UUR

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,793 mi
Last recorded76,793 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 UUR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 76,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 74,279 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Over Heating Fan N/W

Fail 28 May 2022 74,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Number plate cracked

Over Heating Fan N/W

Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 73,872 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brakes partially sticking

Pass 30 May 2019 73,444 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,577 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all four tyres borderline perished

Pass 3 May 2012 68,480 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 63,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 61,943 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,914 miles

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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M188 UUR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M188 UUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M188 UUR registered?

M188 UUR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M188 UUR safe to buy?

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