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M328 EHS

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,302 mi
Last recorded81,302 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM328 EHS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

several areas of rear suspension and floor repairs covered in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2023 81,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

several areas of rear suspension and floor repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear repairs covered in underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2021 75,022 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (as marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/ floor not continuous weld repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/floor not continuous weld repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior missing ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both inner and outer sills corroded and patched

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 71,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,389 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer body sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,356 miles

Exhaust emissions close to legal limit

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,834 miles

Exhaust emissions close to legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions close to legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 54,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,131 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,611 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 32,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads appear to be wearing.

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

Nearside rear wheel baring slight noise.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside steering rack play.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,828 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 29,954 miles

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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M328 EHS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M328 EHS, 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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M328 EHS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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