MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
air bag lamp illuminated indicating a fault
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
air bag lamp illuminated indicating a fault
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
air bag light
both sides front wiper blades split
interiour mirror missing
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
both sides front wiper blades split
interior mirror missing
air bag light on
both sides floor to sills corroed
boyh rear cross members corroed
interiour mirror missing
vehicle have been heavily welded
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air bag light on
both sides floor to sills corroed
boyh rear cross members corroed
interiour mirror missing
vehicle have been heavily welded
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
hand brake cable security with cable tie
nearside inner rear sill covered in fiber glass
offside rear sill damaged
oilfilter leaking
rear chassie inside boot corroed
slight hand brake travel
unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both rear sills damaged
nearside and offside floor to sill corroded
rear chassis corroded by spring moiunts and leaf spring mounts
rear metal brake pipes corroded nearside to offside
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/front lower ball joint cup has slight deteioration
split in tread of n/s/rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/front lower ball cup has slight deterioration
split in tread of n/s/rear tyre
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M333 GAS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 M333 GAS, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M333 GAS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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