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M333 GAS

1996 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 GAS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,902 miles

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

air bag lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,258 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 93,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,239 miles

air bag light on

both sides floor to sills corroed

boyh rear cross members corroed

interiour mirror missing

vehicle have been heavily welded

Fail 12 Nov 2009 88,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,202 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 84,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,579 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 78,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,384 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 76,348 miles

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?

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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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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