MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,901 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre perishing
Offside rear tyre has minor cuts to outer sidewall
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advise Wheel Alignment Check
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Cut
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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M226 VSG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?
M226 VSG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.
Is M226 VSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for M226 VSG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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