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M241 NPD

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,865 mi
Last recorded52,865 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 NPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 52,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 46,485 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Handbrake lever has long travel

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 41,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,664 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,243 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component poss resavoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,972 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resavoir area (2.3.3b)

fluid leak onto osf suspension,suspect pas resavoir

slight play osf wheel,suspect rack spindle

Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resavoir area (2.3.3b)

fluid leak onto osf suspension,suspect pas resavoir

slight play osf wheel,suspect rack spindle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,569 miles

slight pas leak,suspect resavoir

Fail 25 Feb 2016 40,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight pas leak,suspect resavoir

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,538 miles

battery slightly loose,but not insecure

pas fluid onto osf suspension,suspect residue from last years repair

rear service brakes efficiency quite low & not locking out

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,154 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 38,154 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect pas leak from resavoir onto front os wheel & suspension reqs att NOW

Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,858 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,858 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,585 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,879 miles

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

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

pas steering leak,poss cooler or resavoir,leaking onto osf suspension,reqs att asap

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,287 miles

fluid on osf suspension & wheel,looks pas ,suspect has been repaired.not affecting braking

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,411 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 35,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid leak osf suspension,suspect pas resavoir.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,770 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play os rack spindle.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,007 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 34,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,867 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M241 NPD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M241 NPD, 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 M241 NPD registered?

M241 NPD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is M241 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M241 NPD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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