MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,205 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
advanced heavy corrosion on rear chasis but not yet within a pre scibed area.offside and nearside.
air bag warning lamp flashing.
corrosion on floor ,sills door bottoms and rear wheel arches.
corrosion opnrear steel inner brake pipes.
cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall,cords not exposed at time of test..
front brake discs corroded and worn.
front number plate damaged.
surface perishing on nearside outer cv boot
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advanced heavy corrosion on rear chasis but not yet within a pre scibed area.offside and nearside.
air bag warning lamp flashing.
corrosion on floor ,sills door bottoms and rear wheel arches.
corrosion opnrear steel inner brake pipes.
cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall,cords not exposed at time of test..
front brake discs corroded and worn.
front number plate damaged.
surface perishing on nearside outer cv boot
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished
o/s/r tyre cracked all the way round the circumference
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M286 EFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M286 EFL, 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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What year was M286 EFL registered?
M286 EFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.
Is M286 EFL safe to buy?
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