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M246 MOC

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,251 mi
Last recorded173,251 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 MOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 173,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 173,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 24 Feb 2010 65,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both outer sills and n/s/r shock mount area heavily welded

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,700 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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M246 MOC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M246 MOC, 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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M246 MOC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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