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M858 OBH

1994 Ford Escor

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

81,119 mi
Last recorded81,119 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escor71,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM858 OBH
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,119 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 81,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 81,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine overheats cooling fan not working

Fail 16 Apr 2008 80,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ignition lock broken nothing to prevent key from turning

Pass 24 Mar 2007 77,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 77,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,713 miles

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2006 75,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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M858 OBH is a 1994 Ford Escor in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 71,278 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 Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M858 OBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M858 OBH is a 1994 Ford Escor, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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