MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
parking brake travel slightly high and n/s/r effort sslightly low
slight misfire from engine at idle and only just met co% specification
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
parking brake travel slightly high and n/s/r effort sslightly low
slight misfire from engine at idle and only just met co% specification
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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M258 MJV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M258 MJV, 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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M258 MJV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1995.
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