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M195 NOP

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

23,027 mi
Last recorded23,027 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 NOP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,027 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear crossmember/valance (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 23,025 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected starter/altenator wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear crossmember/valance (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 23,019 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected starter/altenator wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to spring hanger front mounting ( inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to spring hanger front mounting ( inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crossmember/valance (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 19,131 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 19,130 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps Intermittant fault on switch sticks on main beam every so many cycles of use (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Bumper and Door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 15,576 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 15,575 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/side rear quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes from flexi hoses to compensater valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floorpan holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear cross member holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 11,409 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 11,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 5,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 5,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 3,448 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 3,446 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 99,913 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 99,691 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,883 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 96,865 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,531 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Jul 2007 93,942 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 93,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,356 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 92,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 90,865 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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M195 NOP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 M195 NOP, 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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M195 NOP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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