MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front windows not operating(electric)
o/s/f fog light not working
rad fan not working
rear brake discs worn/lipped
rear brake hoses cracking
rear brakes noisy
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
NOTE 1ltr of 5/30 zetec oil added to minimum
NOTE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO FRONT TYRES WORN THROUGH TO WIRES!!!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front windows not operating(electric)
n/s/r tyre starting to mishape and low on tread on inner edges
o/s/f fog light not working
o/s/r tyre close to limit has nail in it(not repaiable) found flat at start of test 205/40/17/v
rad fan not working
rear brake discs rusty/lipped/ and worn
rear brake hoses cracking
rear brakes noisy
rear exhaust box baffles loose in side and in poor condition
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M257 MPR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MPR, 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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What year was M257 MPR registered?
M257 MPR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M257 MPR safe to buy?
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