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M248 CLN

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 CLN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,957 miles

brake hydrolic reservoir close to minimum level

near side fronnt lower inner TCA bush suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

near side rear (chassis leg) body has slight corrosion

near side rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

nearside (outer sill) body has slight corrosion

off side bullet whole in glass lense - headlamp damaged but light output not reduced

off side rear (running beside) petrol tank under chassis leg into wheel arch brake pipe slightly corroded

offside (outer sill) body has slight corrosion

offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear anti rolebar corroded but not seriously weakened

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 18 Aug 2010 82,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,299 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M248 CLN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 M248 CLN, 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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M248 CLN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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