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M214 FFE

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,146 mi
Last recorded65,146 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 FFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexies (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/rear (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 46,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour ands o/s/front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,275 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,255 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 41,247 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,057 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s/rear chassis corroded/fractured but not with in a pescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,478 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 36,121 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 32,984 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine leaking oil †o/s front brake pipe corroded

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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M214 FFE is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M214 FFE, 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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M214 FFE is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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