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M713 SWL

1994 Ford Escor

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escor71,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM713 SWL
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,959 miles

all rear brake pipes greased heavily

both front tyre inner edge wearing off

Fail 16 Jun 2008 92,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes greased heavily

both front tyre inner edge wearing off

Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,089 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jun 2007 87,088 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2006 78,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

windscreen cracked n/s, chip in A-zone

Fail 9 May 2006 78,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

o/s/r chassis corroded.Windscreen chip A-zone & cracked n/s corner

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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M713 SWL is a 1994 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M713 SWL, 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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M713 SWL is a 1994 Ford Escor, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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