MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M202 VBV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VBV, 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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What year was M202 VBV registered?
M202 VBV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M202 VBV safe to buy?
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