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M226 EHT

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,642 mi
Last recorded79,642 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 EHT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 79,642 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 79,642 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,281 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,135 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

c.v boots perished

fuel filter corroded

h/brake travel very high

o/s outer sill weak and corroded

o/s/r chassis leg weak and corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,135 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

c.v boots perished

fuel filter corroded

h/brake travel very high

o/s outer sill weak and corroded

o/s/r chassis leg weak and corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,697 miles

exhaust baffles noisey back box

fuel filter rustie /corroded

n s/f outer sill weak

n/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/r inner chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,011 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTTER SILLS WEAK

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT LOWER BROKEN

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,991 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTTER SILLS WEAK

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT LOWER BROKEN

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,266 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 76,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,614 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,595 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills weak and corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills weak and corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,987 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

oil leak from drive shaft diff- seal

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,897 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2006 71,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s outer sill rusty

play in o/s s/rack end

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2006 71,814 miles

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

n/s outer sill rusty

play in o/s s/rack end

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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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M226 EHT is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M226 EHT, 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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M226 EHT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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