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M266 OOX

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,882 mi
Last recorded24,882 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 OOX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorating

offside front metal brake pipe clip deteriorated - pipe still secure

offside front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play

offside front suspension top mount has slight play

rear part of exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,995 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2008 14,477 miles

Front anti roll bar centre bushes worn slightly.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, perishing and has a nail in.

Pass 10 May 2007 10,173 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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M266 OOX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M266 OOX, 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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M266 OOX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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