MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S/R tyre worn on both edges
O/S headlight slightly insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
alternator belt perishing
both front tyres slightly worn on inner tread edges
both outer rear sils slightly corroded
front & rear brake pipes corroded
front & rear coil springs corroded
power steering hose damp
reat anti-roll bar corroded
slight condensation in both front headligfhts
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes from rear flexi hoses to compansator getting rusty
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2.5mm
Slight play in steering coloumn
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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M289 YNO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 M289 YNO, 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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M289 YNO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1995.
Is M289 YNO safe to buy?
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