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M274 MOD

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,914 mi
Last recorded36,914 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 MOD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 36,914 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,851 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 36,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2016 36,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,432 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 36,432 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 36,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 35,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,063 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M274 MOD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M274 MOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M274 MOD registered?

M274 MOD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M274 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M274 MOD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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