MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
"air bag warning light on "
body sill repairs poor and already corroded also corrosion at both rear spring rear shackle upper mount areas
front registration plate deteriorated
offside front brake disc inner face deteriorated
spare wheel insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
"air bag warning light on "
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body sill repairs poor and already corroded also corrosion at both rear spring rear shackle upper mount areas
offside front brake disc inner face deteriorated
spare wheel insecure
both rear spring mountings heavely corroded but not considered weakned
under side of vehicle heavely under sealed no RfR's found using assesment tool
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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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M245 DCV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M245 DCV, 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 DCV registered?
M245 DCV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1995.
Is M245 DCV safe to buy?
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