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M361 ROL

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,985 mi
Last recorded11,985 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 ROL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault

hand brake reserve travel at limit

n/s and o/s/f suspension strut casings corroded.

nearside outer sill holed with corrosion outwith any prescribed areas.

o/s outer sill panel holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area

Fail 9 Feb 2011 11,995 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault

n/s and o/s/f suspension strut casings corroded.

nearside outer sill holed with corrosion outwith any prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,562 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 10,561 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

both front coil springs corroded

both front suspension strut casings corroded

engine oil dipstick not seating properly in tube

nearside front brake binding very slightly.

noise from offside front wheel when spun slowly by hand

the complete underside of this vehicle is in a heavily corroded condition

Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,340 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

both front coil springs corroded.

both rear leaf springs corroded

complete underside of vehicle in a heavily corroded condition.

indicator cancellation inoperative

Fail 30 Dec 2008 9,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

because of binding brakes o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings could not be properly assessed for condition.

complete underside of vehicle is in a heavily corroded condition.

indicators self cancel inoperative.

offside front inner sill holed with corrosion outwith a prescribed area.

an attempt to secure the rear loading door has been made but insuffient

Pass 24 Nov 2007 7,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

both front anti roll bar link ball joints have slight wear.

complete underside of this vehicle is in a very corroded condition.

indicator switch cancelation inoperative.

n/s rear service brake requires attention, low readings

o/s front top strut mounting slightly worn and dry bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2007 7,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

both front anti roll bar link ball joints have slight wear.

complete underside of this vehicle is in a very corroded condition.

indicator switch cancelation inoperative.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 3,592 miles

front anti roll bar links have slight wear.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 3,588 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both steering rack track rods have slight play.

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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M361 ROL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey 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 M361 ROL, 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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M361 ROL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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