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M196 JFH

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,169 mi
Last recorded54,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 JFH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,169 miles

both front indicators faded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,955 miles

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

both front indicators faded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front indicators faded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front indicators faded

engine over heating

Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,483 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 53,483 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 52,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded. o/s rear brake low reading

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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M196 JFH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M196 JFH, 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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M196 JFH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M196 JFH safe to buy?

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