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M238 VFR

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 VFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bearing has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill lip corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

little reserve travel in parking brake lever.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,995 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,995 miles

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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,730 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,121 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,666 miles

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

all4 tyres worn to 3mm,rear are cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,272 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,501 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,336 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,662 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,662 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,116 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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M238 VFR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M238 VFR, 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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M238 VFR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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