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M231 OOH

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,217 mi
Last recorded8,217 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 OOH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,217 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,172 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 76,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,546 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 64,545 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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M231 OOH is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M231 OOH registered?

M231 OOH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M231 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M231 OOH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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