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M278 UCH

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 UCH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,464 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 98,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Excessively Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure Front Wing Lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,309 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 96,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,643 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion n/s floor to inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion n/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion o/s floor to inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight twist in o/s/r brake hose

Rear Body has slight corrosion plating work carried out n/s/r under sealed over advanced corrosion close to plate work (6.1.B.2)

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,704 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise to replace o/s/r shocker

fuel tank (petrol) corroded

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

signs of plate work / welding been carried out in places

underseal splitting / flaking off allowing water ingress

underside / panelling / floors to inner sills / outer sills all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shocker no damping action (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel HAND BRAKE TRAVEL EXCESSIVE / NO RESERVE TRAVEL (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake low on braking effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both rear service brakes low on braking effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

advise to replace o/s/r shocker

fuel tank (petrol) corroded

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

signs of plate work / welding been carried out in places

underseal splitting / flaking off allowing water ingress

underside / panelling / floors to inner sills / outer sills all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 92,618 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,609 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 17 Jul 2014 90,609 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,359 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,340 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,340 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both nearside and offside inner sills (underneath vehicle)have corrosion but not considered excessive

both offside and nearside outer sills have corrosion but not considered excessive

both rear chassis legs have corrosion but not considered excessive

slight play in both front (inner) anti-roll bar bushes

slight play nearside front suspension arm front bush

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,368 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,368 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,030 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 72,964 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,964 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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M278 UCH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 M278 UCH, 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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M278 UCH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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