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GVR 43D

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,599 mi
Last recorded1,599 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVR 43D
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 1,599 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel

o/s handbrake poor advise adjustment

oil leaks

slight movement in steering rack

wind screen chipped

Fail 27 May 2008 1,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel

oil leaks

slight movement in steering rack

wind screen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,201 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 90,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 76,634 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 76,304 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both inner sills corroded

both outer c.v. gaitors perrished

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel

lights fitted to inner sills

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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GVR 43D is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc 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 GVR 43D, 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.

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What year was GVR 43D registered?

GVR 43D is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is GVR 43D safe to buy?

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