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M226 VJO

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

436 mi
Last recorded436 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 VJO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper repaired with tape

front coil spring(s) corroded

front registartion plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

n/s/f headlight lense slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2013 99,969 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper repaired with tape

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake caliper carrier has one non-standard bolt fitted.

Tow bar electrical socket o/s sidelight n/w.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake caliper carrier has one non-standard bolt fitted.

Tow bar electrical socket o/s sidelight n/w.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door corroding

offside front floor corroded - not in prescribed area

rear number plate distorted

vehicle generally in poor condition - been welded in various places

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 67,353 miles

advise corrosion around rear spring mountings ns & os

advise corrosion in ns & os inner & outer sill panels.

advise hand brake cable corroding.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 67,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise corrosion around rear spring mountings ns & os

advise corrosion in ns & os inner & outer sill panels.

advise hand brake cable corroding.

front brake discs corroding.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,753 miles

nearside & offside outer sills corroding

nearside front floor inside vehicle soaked in water

offside front brake disc corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,753 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside & offside outer sills corroding

nearside front floor inside vehicle soaked in water

offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,962 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light flashing

rear chassis crossmember corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,962 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light flashing

rear chassis crossmember corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,332 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,683 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 53,683 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,394 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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M226 VJO is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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