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M202 ROP

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,517 mi
Last recorded7,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 ROP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2007 7,517 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight brake bind at O/S/R and rubbing noise when spun

Camshaft cover missing

Front b/disc face edges abit corroded

Front metal b/pipes abit corroded and rear pipes also

Inner/outer sill bottom edges abit corroded

N/S/F B/Pads almost worn to MIN limits of wear (Outer pad very low)

O/S/R tyre near limits of wear at inner tread area

P/Brake lever travel almost ON end of working limit (Long)

Slight corrosion at O/S/R w/arch edge

Pass 10 Feb 2006 102,712 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 102,712 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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M202 ROP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M202 ROP, 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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M202 ROP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M202 ROP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M202 ROP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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