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M274 OOX

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,320 mi
Last recorded1,320 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 OOX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 1,320 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 1,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front leafspring mounting brackets corroded

front number plate delaminating

rear door lock sticking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 972 miles

front leafspring mounting brackets corroded

front number plate delaminating

rear door lock sticking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,886 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion at bothe inner + outer sills not to excess

Pass 10 Dec 2008 97,976 miles

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

advise only. . . alternator top mounting bolts loose advise only . . . airbag light on

Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,975 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise only. . . alternator top mounting bolts loose advise only . . . airbag light on

Pass 27 Nov 2007 96,829 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 96,827 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,295 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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M274 OOX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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M274 OOX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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