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M245 MAA

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,284 mi
Last recorded70,284 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 MAA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,284 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,298 miles

Corrosion on sills and rear suspension spring hangers

Front suspension bushes worn

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,298 miles

Corrosion on sills and rear suspension spring hangers

Front suspension bushes worn

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,817 miles

FRont suspension wishbone bushes worn

Fail 6 Mar 2014 58,723 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

FRont suspension wishbone bushes worn

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP. To be done at retest

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,299 miles

Corrosion on sill to floor joint on both sides

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Off side constant velocity boot in poor condition

Parking brake effort low on near side

Slight fluid weep from power stearing rack

Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,299 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion on sill to floor joint on both sides

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Off side constant velocity boot in poor condition

Slight fluid weep from power stearing rack

Very slight brake bind on off side rear brake

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,013 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside rear chassis corroding

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pin hole in nearside cv gaiter

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside rear chassis corroding

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Pin hole in nearside cv gaiter

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 43,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion starting both rear spring mounts

corrosion starting near top seat belt mount n/s o/s

Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,134 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,268 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,268 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,606 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,450 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 7,165 miles

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 MAA is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M245 MAA, 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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M245 MAA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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