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M218 OOK

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,325 mi
Last recorded37,325 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 OOK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 37,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 35,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,583 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,221 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,765 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 27,736 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 25,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 25,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 25,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,816 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 22,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,306 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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M218 OOK is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M218 OOK, 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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What year was M218 OOK registered?

M218 OOK is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 March 1995.

Is M218 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M218 OOK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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