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M206 EGN

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,616 mi
Last recorded63,616 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 EGN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

Various points of light underbody corrosion not considered to be excessive at time of test.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator operation (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Various points of underbody corrosion not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,295 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various points of light underbody corrosion, not affecting structural integrity at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,412 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 54,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake reading slightly low.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 51,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,568 miles

exhaust rattle-cat

Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rattle-cat

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,261 miles

Front subframe has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre year of manufacture 2002

Parking brake efficiency only just met

fuel tank and pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 38,261 miles

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

Front subframe has slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre year of manufacture 2002

Parking brake efficiency only just met

fuel tank and pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,546 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,457 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M206 EGN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M206 EGN, 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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M206 EGN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1995.

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