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M24 DTC

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,529 mi
Last recorded98,529 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 DTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 98,529 miles

both rear brake hoses,becoming slightly perrished

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded,worn

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n.s rear parking and service brake effort slightly low,see brake test results

Fail 8 May 2013 98,529 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake hoses,becoming slightly perrished

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded,worn

front brake pipes slightly corroded

n.s rear parking and service brake effort slightly low,see brake test results

Pass 15 May 2012 93,021 miles

airbag warning light is on

Fail 10 May 2012 92,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

airbag warning light is on

Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2011 84,958 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight noise from rear bearings

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 76,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight noise from rear bearings

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

Pass 2 May 2009 65,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,063 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,478 miles

Both front tyres on limits.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 52,573 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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M24 DTC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M24 DTC, 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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M24 DTC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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