MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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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M231 LTA is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M231 LTA, 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 M231 LTA registered?
M231 LTA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1995.
Is M231 LTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M231 LTA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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