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M233 OJW

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,428 mi
Last recorded88,428 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 OJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,428 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 88,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear chassis has age-related corrosion but still strong at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,058 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 59,401 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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M233 OJW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M233 OJW, 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 M233 OJW registered?

M233 OJW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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