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M284 LDU

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,122 mi
Last recorded8,122 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM284 LDU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 8,122 miles

damage n/s/r wheel arch

genral under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 8,122 miles

damage n/s/r wheel arch

genral under vehicle corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72 miles

Driver and passenger front seats have part of metal frame protruding through seat back.

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear, is cracking and has low tread

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 48 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver and passenger front seats have part of metal frame protruding through seat back.

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear, is cracking and has low tread

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,392 miles

Near side sill getting thin.

Slight binding n/s/front.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 92,379 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Near side sill getting thin.

Slight binding n/s/front.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,370 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 82,285 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Advise handbrake adjusted.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 63,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,628 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,920 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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M284 LDU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M284 LDU, 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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M284 LDU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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