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M264 AJN

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,495 mi
Last recorded73,495 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM264 AJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,495 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 73,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light flashing

light misting of oil around power steering rack area

offside front sun visor has a broken clip but is secure

Fail 10 Nov 2010 64,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light flashing

front wiper blades worn

light misting of oil around power steering rack area

offside front sun visor has a broken clip but is secure

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

light misting of oil around steering rack area

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front brake discs very slighty warped

Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

light misting of oil around steering rack area

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front brake discs very slighty warped

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,419 miles

minor fluid leak noted @ pas rack / pipes

rear exhaust corroded

slight brake pulsing @ o/side front on rbt

slight corrosion noted to n/side rear chassis rail

slight movement in rear hubs

Fail 13 Nov 2008 58,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

minor fluid leak noted @ pas rack / pipes

rear exhaust corroded

rear flexi brake hoses slight 'pigtailed'

slight brake pulsing @ o/side front on rbt

slight corrosion noted to n/side rear chassis rail

slight movement in rear hubs

Pass 8 Nov 2007 55,117 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,117 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 52,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 48,560 miles

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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M264 AJN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M264 AJN, 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 M264 AJN registered?

M264 AJN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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