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M266 URB

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,932 mi
Last recorded35,932 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 URB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 35,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing to sill rotted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 32,902 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wing to sill rotted (6.1.A.1)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill to floor on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 32,902 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wing to sill rotted (6.1.A.1)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill to floor on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,559 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 27,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 26,791 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,083 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 24,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 23,479 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2007 22,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,316 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 URB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M266 URB, 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 URB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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