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M182 DGJ

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,473 mi
Last recorded54,473 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 DGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,473 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 54,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,626 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 52,626 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advised to carry out regular corrosion assesment under the vehicle due to sings of body corrosion have appeared

air bag warning lamp staying on

allaround the vehicle's shock absorbers have reduced slightly the dumping effect but this is not adversely affecting the suspension system

both sides front constant velocity joint gaiters have started to deteriorate/perish

full adjustment was carried out at the time of the test at both front headlamps by the (NT)

nail in tyre

no lights fitted at time of test

oil leak

unable to make full assesment of the boot area due to load

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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M182 DGJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M182 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 M182 DGJ registered?

M182 DGJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M182 DGJ safe to buy?

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