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M273 NFJ

1995 Ford Escort

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 NFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,710 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,469 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,386 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight blow from back box clamp

slight leak from osr shock

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 83,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres starting to wear, very slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 83,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres starting to wear, very slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,362 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,362 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,902 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to warning bars

Fail 4 Oct 2013 74,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres getting close to warning bars

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 57,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,390 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake travel is getting excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2005 51,017 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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M273 NFJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M273 NFJ, 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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M273 NFJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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