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M307 OOX

1995 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,671 mi
Last recorded9,671 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM307 OOX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,671 miles

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

tank appears to have leaked at some time ok at test

Fail 18 Aug 2010 9,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brakes slight stick

tank appears to have leaked at some time ok at test

Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,457 miles

Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 97,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 86,506 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 86,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 82,890 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,274 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 78,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both outer and under sills and rear crossmember have surface corrosion

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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M307 OOX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M307 OOX, 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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M307 OOX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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