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GAZ 8007

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8007
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2007 78,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both outer CV gaitors cracking

both outer sills very rusted at front

catalytic converter rattling inside

clutch worn & slipping

emission levels high

exhaust very rusted

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside front brake disc rusting slightly on inner surface

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,020 miles

both outer CV gaitors cracking

both outer sills very rusted at front

catalytic converter rattling inside

clutch worn & slipping

emission levels high

exhaust very rusted

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside front brake disc rusting slightly on inner surface

Pass 13 Jun 2006 75,516 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emissions slow to stabilise

Pass 16 Jun 2005 72,784 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 72,784 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both outer CV gaitors cracking

emissions very slow to stabilise

front suspension arm bushes splitting badly

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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GAZ 8007 is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 GAZ 8007, 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAZ 8007 registered?

GAZ 8007 is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is GAZ 8007 safe to buy?

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