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A5 MEH

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,053 mi
Last recorded11,053 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MEH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2010 11,053 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

aftermarket door mirrors fitted

aftermarket exhaust fitted (noise level on limit)

aftermarket lights fitted to vehicle

both axle mountings slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

both undersills slightly corroded

centre exhaust heat shield requires further securing soon

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

horn switch missing but horn still works

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear chassis rails slightly corroded

offside rear quarter pannel slightly corroded

oil leak

rear bumper requires further securing soon

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

vehicle has a bodykit fitted

vehicle has a slight mis-fire

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,817 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 6,675 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,203 miles

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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A5 MEH is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 A5 MEH, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 MEH registered?

A5 MEH is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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