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M235 WWB

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

27,753 mi
Last recorded27,753 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 WWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 27,753 miles

Emissions not tested CO, HC and Lamda readings exceeding limits at idle before start of emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion to lower A post area within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NSR outer sill lower area corroded, within 30cm of NSF seatbelt lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion to lower A post area within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OSF lower A post area inadequate repair (filler) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Clutch bite point low

Coolant level low in header tank

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet sound deadening material loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre age-related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres splitting on outer edges

surface rust on both sills

Pass 9 May 2017 24,903 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2017 24,903 miles

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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2017 24,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,513 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges

both rear footbrake soon require attention

screen washers weak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 22,508 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bald inner edges

both rear footbrake soon require attention

screen washers weak

Pass 1 May 2015 19,187 miles

2 x Front tyres wearing bold on inner edges

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R Tyre perished on outer edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 19,088 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 x FRont TYres wearing bold on inner edges

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R Tyre perished on Outer edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,325 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 17,319 miles

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust baffles loose

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 15,714 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 15,668 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 13,162 miles

surface corrosion to o/s chassis at rear

Fail 30 Apr 2012 13,157 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)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

surface corrosion to o/s chassis at rear

Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,681 miles

o/s rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,325 miles

surface corrosion to o/s chassis at rear

Fail 14 Apr 2010 9,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to o/s chassis at rear

Pass 1 May 2009 5,681 miles

o/s front headlamp lense cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,255 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 WWB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M235 WWB, 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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M235 WWB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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