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M224 TVO

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

8,790 mi
Last recorded8,790 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 TVO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 8,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air leak on engine

exhaust blowing

front brake pipes corroded

front brakes binding

rear chassis corroded n/s + o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,434 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 6,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine burning oil

rear chassis corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 3,937 miles

outer sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 18 Sep 2008 3,937 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

outer sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Sep 2007 243 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 95,326 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting †play in o/s/f steering rack

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 95,326 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting †play in o/s/f steering rack

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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M224 TVO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M224 TVO, 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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M224 TVO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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