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M306 NOP

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,077 mi
Last recorded18,077 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM306 NOP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 18,072 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside gear box monut loose

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,717 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 15,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,670 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,345 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

engine oil leak

existing repairs to nearside and centre bulkhead near brake servo mount appear ok

existing repairs to nearside outer sill appear ok

extensive existing repairs to both rear undersills ,rear shocker support structure and both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets appear ok

offside outer sill getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2009 10,800 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

small lip front discs

some corrosion rear suspension top mounting points

some corrosion rear underpanel

some corrosion rear undersills

some play steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2009 7,895 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

existing repairs to nearside bulkhead,both rear undersills ,rear spring hangers appear ok

nearside c.v boot getting perished

rear load sensing valve pivot getting worn

small hole nearside centre sill to floor

Pass 3 Jan 2008 1,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 1,421 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 1,280 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,905 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 96,905 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 91,254 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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M306 NOP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M306 NOP, 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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M306 NOP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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