MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,502 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres perished.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded,
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Both rear tyres perished.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded,
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
gearoil leak
offside inner cv gaiter insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front flexi ferules slightly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front flexi ferules slightly corroded
engine oil leak
gearoil leak
offside inner cv gaiter insecure
blow exhaust front joint
condensation n/s headlamp and indicator
condition of front wishbone bushes
corrosion both rear chassis rails
handbrake travel and performance in roller brake tester
n/s/f and both rear tyres 2mm
n/s/f indicator fading
play in steering rack o/s
corrosion on rear chassis rails
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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M257 HSU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M257 HSU, 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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M257 HSU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.
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