MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A5 MEH safe to buy?
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