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M207 OJW

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,286 mi
Last recorded97,286 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 OJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,286 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS TO MUCH TRAVEL

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 97,263 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

HANDBRAKE HAS TO MUCH TRAVEL

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,132 miles

FRONT BRAKEPIPES FROM THE FLEXI COUPLING ARE STARTING TO RUST/ BRAKEPIPES REAR OVER AXEL ARE STARTING TO RUST. THERE IS A LEVEL OF WATER IN THE NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKEPIPES FROM THE FLEXI COUPLING ARE STARTING TO RUST/ BRAKEPIPES REAR OVER AXEL ARE STARTING TO RUST. THERE IS A LEVEL OF WATER IN THE NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,362 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST. MAY NEED REPLACEING NEXT TIME.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,074 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,754 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,729 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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M207 OJW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M207 OJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M207 OJW registered?

M207 OJW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M207 OJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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