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M234 VHL

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,197 mi
Last recorded84,197 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 VHL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2010 84,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake and gas test not done

front brake discs corroded

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside and nearside sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,431 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 83,431 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 83,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,505 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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M234 VHL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M234 VHL, 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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M234 VHL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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