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M29 OAC

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,659 mi
Last recorded26,659 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 OAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,659 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,659 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,384 miles

air bag warning light on dash

both rear tyres wearing on edges

fuel filter rusty

general wear on all discs

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 10 Dec 2009 20,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light on dash

both rear tyres wearing on edges

fuel filter rusty

general wear on all discs

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 22 Nov 2008 14,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 8,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2007 7,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 2,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 88,920 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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M29 OAC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M29 OAC, 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 M29 OAC registered?

M29 OAC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1995.

Is M29 OAC safe to buy?

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