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M215 UAU

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,167 mi
Last recorded72,167 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 UAU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,166 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,040 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,036 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,047 miles

inner and outter sills both sides coroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 64,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

inner and outter sills both sides coroded

n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,112 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 7 Aug 2015 62,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,706 miles

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

washer jets req; cleaning out.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,158 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,690 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,260 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,401 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 43,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,950 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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M215 UAU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M215 UAU, 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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M215 UAU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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