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M245 ANO

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,366 mi
Last recorded58,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 ANO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,366 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 58,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

child seat nsf & NSR

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,747 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake flexi hoses protective sleeves split

Pass 14 Jul 2005 26,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 26,032 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back section of exhaut baffles rattling

both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack up on sidewalls

moderate corrosion around n/s/r and o/s/r floorpans

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes starting to come away from bonding

slight play from o/s rack joint

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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M245 ANO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M245 ANO, 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 M245 ANO registered?

M245 ANO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1995.

Is M245 ANO safe to buy?

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