MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
battery weak
n/s/r tyre badly cracking
o/s/f wheel nut not standard
some test items hidden by covers
Child seat fitted near side rear
Chip in windscreen near side
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Front bumper damaged
Near side wiper split
Rapairs to battery tray may not be to required standard
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted near side rear
Chip in windscreen near side
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Front bumper damaged
Near side wiper split
Rapairs to battery tray may not be to required standard
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted near side front and near side rear
Chip in windscreen near side
Corrosion on rear brake pipes
Front bumper damaged
Repairs to battery tray may not be to required standard
Child seats fitted to both rear seats
Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit
Near side front, bumper damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Damage to nearside front bumper
Nearside front lower arm forward bush starting to seperate
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Oil leak
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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M389 MPK is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 M389 MPK, 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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M389 MPK is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1995.
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