MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general underbody corrosion starting
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
general underbody corrosion starting
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Cooling fan inoperative.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Cooling fan inoperative.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front offside brake binding slightly.
offside rear tyre has a small cut on inner wall
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 UBV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M257 UBV, 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 UBV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1995.
Is M257 UBV safe to buy?
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