MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
air bag light comes on
both rear brake hoses deteriorating
dampness around power steering reservoir
front number plate deteriorating
offside rear chassis corroded
rear brakes uneven
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
air bag light comes on
both rear brake hoses deteriorating
dampness around power steering reservoir
front number plate deteriorating
offside rear chassis corroded
rear brakes uneven
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear bumper repaired
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M225 RJA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 M225 RJA, 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 M225 RJA registered?
M225 RJA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1995.
Is M225 RJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M225 RJA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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