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M176 DGJ

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 DGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 79,728 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 79,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,373 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 73,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,708 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 63,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M176 DGJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc 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 M176 DGJ, 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 M176 DGJ registered?

M176 DGJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M176 DGJ safe to buy?

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