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M20 BHP

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 BHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,443 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,007 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 70,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 69,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,883 miles

offside & nearside steering rack mountings have very slight play

oil leak on gearbox sump

Fail 7 Oct 2008 66,792 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,053 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 60,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M20 BHP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M20 BHP, 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 M20 BHP registered?

M20 BHP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M20 BHP safe to buy?

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