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M235 OOA

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,964 mi
Last recorded18,964 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 OOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,964 miles

varius corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,540 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 94,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,990 miles

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,066 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,063 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 1,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,551 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,250 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,018 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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M235 OOA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M235 OOA, 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 M235 OOA registered?

M235 OOA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M235 OOA safe to buy?

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