MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/rear tyre rubbing on body n/s/rear tyre damaged and out of shape
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
o s rear tyre hitting body
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M243 SOG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 M243 SOG, 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 M243 SOG registered?
M243 SOG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1995.
Is M243 SOG safe to buy?
The MOT history for M243 SOG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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