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M241 SSO

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,831 mi
Last recorded77,831 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 SSO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,831 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 74,505 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 74,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,330 miles

exhaust heatshields insecure

imballance at front brakes (within limits) only just .

slight play at steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2006 67,016 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

N/side rear footbrake effort could be better

evidence of slight play at o/side steering rack

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 SSO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M241 SSO, 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 M241 SSO registered?

M241 SSO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M241 SSO safe to buy?

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