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M306 FGD

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM306 FGD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 82,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

corrosion developing around underside of vehicle

exhaust heatshields vibrating

slight noise from power steering pump

slight pitting and corrosion on both front brake discs

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,719 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion build up on n/s/r metal brake pipe

corrosion developing around underside of vehicle

fluid leak at power steering resouvior pipes

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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M306 FGD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M306 FGD, 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 M306 FGD registered?

M306 FGD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M306 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M306 FGD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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