FORD ESCORT1995 · 1.8L PETROL

This 1995 Ford Escort presents a significant risk due to a 12-year gap in MOT history, with the last test recorded in March 2014. The recorded mileage of 96,326 miles is low for the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 3,100 miles per year, but this figure is now over a decade old. While low mileage can suggest lighter use, in this context, it likely indicates long periods of standing still, which often causes more deterioration than regular driving. The MOT history reveals a clear and worsening pattern of neglect regarding the braking system. As far back as 2007, advisories were raised for deteriorated rear brake hoses and wearing thin brake pads. By 2012, a front brake disc was noted as slightly warped. The situation escalated in March 2013, when the vehicle failed its test due to rear brake pads being less than 1.5 mm thick. Even when the car passed its final test in 2014, the parking brake efficiency was noted as only just meeting the standard, with a specific comment that the braking system required adjustment or repair. Beyond the brakes, there is evidence of serious structural corrosion and ageing rubber components. The 2013 failure included a defect for an excessively corroded seat belt anchorage, which is a major safety concern.