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M55 JAE

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,961 mi
Last recorded40,961 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JAE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 40,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight travel

Fail 29 Apr 2022 36,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 29,747 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under body corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 28,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 25,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 22,569 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside chassis holed and corroded to excess (not in prescribed area)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in n/s and o/s front and rear flexible brake pipe ferruels

Pass 30 May 2007 17,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,578 miles

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

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

corrosion in n/s and o/s front flexible brake pipe furrels

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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M55 JAE is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M55 JAE, 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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M55 JAE is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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