MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise o/s h/light.
battery insecure.
both front discs slightly corroded.
exhaust corroded.
h/brake high.
n/s sill corroded.
o/s sill corroded.
slight blow from exhaust.
slight imbalance on front service brake.
slight play in both rear w/bearings.
slight play in o/s bottom ball joint.
strong advise on both rear brake pipes corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
advise o/s h/light.
battery insecure.
both front discs slightly corroded.
exhaust corroded.
h/brake high.
n/s sill corroded.
o/s sill corroded.
slight blow from exhaust.
slight imbalance on front service brake.
slight play in both rear w/bearings.
slight play in o/s bottom ball joint.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front/rear metal brake pipes corroded
handbrake travel high
nearside headlight damaged
nearside outer sill panel corroded
nearside rear tyre perished/low 2.0mm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front/rear metal brake pipes corroded
handbrake travel high
nearside headlight damaged
nearside outer sill panel corroded
nearside rear tyre perished/low 2.0mm
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M253 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 M253 WJN, 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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M253 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1995.
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