MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f brake pipe starting to corroed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 UEO 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 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 M243 UEO, 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 UEO registered?
M243 UEO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.
Is M243 UEO safe to buy?
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