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M213 YTW

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,543 mi
Last recorded44,543 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 YTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2009 44,543 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,531 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2008 42,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 42,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,154 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 40,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,669 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 31,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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M213 YTW is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M213 YTW, 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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M213 YTW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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