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M29 TAW

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,019 mi
Last recorded25,019 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 TAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,019 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

big water leak in area of cambelt

both wipers are not correctly cliped

front brake pads are close to limit

offside front side light (inner) is dim

power steering fluid is below min

slight play in both rear axle mount bushes

Fail 11 Feb 2008 25,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

power steering fluid is below min

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

big water lak from engine

both wiper are not correctly cliped

front brake pads close to limit

offside front side light (inner) is dim

slight play in both rear axle mount bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,175 miles

Exhaust has been made up and welded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S outer c.v boot age cracked

non standard wheels fitted

suspension non standard. has been lowered

Fail 20 Mar 2007 21,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS TORN, WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT URGENTLY

exhaust has been made up and welded

non standard wheels fitted

o/s outer cv boot age cracked

suspensio non standard. has been lowered

Pass 31 Jan 2006 17,091 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in near side lower balljiont

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 TAW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M29 TAW, 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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M29 TAW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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