MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
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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M28 STV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M28 STV, 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 M28 STV registered?
M28 STV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1995.
Is M28 STV safe to buy?
The MOT history for M28 STV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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