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M445 AOO

1995 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,744 mi
Last recorded98,744 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 AOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,744 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust to nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel archs

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear chassis legs

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 1 Aug 2018 98,744 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust to nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel archs

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear chassis legs

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,274 miles

both front brake disc inner surface corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front brake disc inner surface corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2013 93,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 92,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,643 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side wall crackes on both front tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2008 82,677 miles

cvboots cracking/ rear coil springs corroded/ unable to see rear springs fully/ rear flexy brake pipes cracking/ rear brake pipes corroding/ engine oil leakes/ child seat fitted n/s/f/

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,563 miles

slight play in steering system/ surface corrosion on brake pipes/ flex brake pipe ends corroded/ engine oil leaks/ sports exhaust fitted/

Pass 3 Jul 2006 79,793 miles

rear brake pipes rusty,nsr nailed,oil leaks,fuel filter rusty,plastic trims fitted....

Fail 27 Jun 2005 79,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on brake pipes,Rear flexi pipes cracking,Handbrake travel high,minor oil leaks,

Pass 27 Jun 2005 79,136 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes,Rear flexi pipes cracking,Handbrake travel high,minor oil leaks,

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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M445 AOO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M445 AOO, 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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M445 AOO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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