MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,744 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
parking brake lever travel slightly high
nearside rear chassis starting to corrode
offside rear chassis starting to corrode
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
nearside rear chassis starting to corrode
offside rear chassis starting to corrode
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front sunvisor clip broken ( not hanging down)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front sunvisor clip broken ( not hanging down)
oil pressure switch leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake hoses perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
heavy surface corosion on metal brake pipes
rear flexilbe brake hoses cracking
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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M296 WMD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M296 WMD, 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 M296 WMD registered?
M296 WMD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1995.
Is M296 WMD safe to buy?
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