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M728 GMR

1994 Ford Escor

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

29,036 mi
Last recorded29,036 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escor71,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM728 GMR
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

door sills.rear chassis legs & o/s/r floor pan rusting within designated areas.

n/s/r brake effort a little low for make & model.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,028 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

door sills.rear chassis legs & o/s/r floor pan rusting within designated areas.

n/s/r brake effort a little low for make & model.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 29,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2008 29,012 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,306 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS WEAKENING

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 16,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS WEAKENING

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

N/S/R CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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M728 GMR is a 1994 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M728 GMR, 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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M728 GMR is a 1994 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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