1995 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · M680 CBY
1995 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 82,098 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M680 CBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 82,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M680 CBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Escort (M680 CBY) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
M680 CBY Mileage History
- 09/08/202381,610 mi
- 09/08/202381,610 mi
- 27/03/202581,613 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/202581,613 mi
- 01/07/202682,098 mi+485 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Escort Mk5 / Mk6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Battery Tray Corrosion and Main Fusebox Water IngressSerious
The battery mounting tray in the engine compartment sits directly above the passenger-side bulkhead above the interior Central Electronic Module (main fusebox). Acid spills from aging lead-acid batteries and blocked scuttle drain grommets cause the thin sheet metal of the battery tray and surrounding seam sealer to corrode and perforate. Rainwater washes through the rust hole directly onto the internal multi-layer printed circuit board of the fusebox, causing copper track corrosion, dry solder joints, and chaotic electrical malfunctions across multiple circuits.
- Rear Wheel Arch and Fuel Filler Neck Structural RustSerious
The rear inner and outer quarter panels on Mk5 and Mk6 Escorts feature an unsealed cavity surrounding the fuel filler pipe neck. Road spray, mud, and road salt thrown up by the rear offside tyre accumulate in the ledge behind the fuel flap rubber seal. Lacking modern plastic wheel arch liners and robust factory galvanising, the steel panels corrode rapidly from the inside out, bubbling through the exterior paintwork around the fuel cap and spreading into the rear arch lips, inner wheel tub, and rear chassis legs.
- Zetec 16V Hydraulic Tappet Sticking and Valve MisfireModerate
The 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre 16-valve Zetec engines rely on hydraulic lash adjusters (tappets) to regulate valve clearances. The oil feed galleries supplying the lifters are narrow and highly sensitive to oil viscosity and cleanliness. When owners use thick mineral oil (such as 15W-40 or 20W-50) or exceed service intervals, sludge clogs the hydraulic lifters, causing them to stick pump-up or bleed down slowly. This causes severe cold-engine valve chatter, compression loss, and rough idling misfires until the engine reaches full operating temperature.
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