MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside steering rack
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear handbrake cable insecure
slight play in offside steering rack
Front brake discs worn.
General corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Metal brake pipes rear on underside of vehicle corroded.
Movement in engine / gearbox mountings.
Nearside rear leaf spring mountings corroded.
Nearside rear tyre worn low and cracking and small cuts on tread area.
Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn.
Offside reaf leaf spring mountings corroded.
Play in top of steering column.
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake discs worn.
General corrosion on under side of vehicle.
Meatal brake pipes on car rear corroded.
Nearside rear leaf spring mountings corroded.
Nearside rear tyre wearing low and cracking and small cuts on tread area.
Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking.
Play in top of steering column.
movement in engine gearbox mountings.
offside rear leaf spring mountings corroded.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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M226 RJW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RJW, 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 M226 RJW registered?
M226 RJW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1995.
Is M226 RJW safe to buy?
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