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M284 UCX

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,492 mi
Last recorded46,492 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM284 UCX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,579 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UCX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M284 UCX, 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 UCX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M284 UCX safe to buy?

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