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M307 SVM

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM307 SVM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,341 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Different size tyres fitted from front to back of vehicle but matched pairs across the vehicle

Drivers seat base collapsed

Exhaust blowing at joint between centre and rear sections

Handbrake has a lot of free travel

N/S/R Outer wheel arch badly corroded

N/S/R chassis leg badly corroded

O/S driveshaft outer CV boot perishing

O/S headlight aim on lower limit

O/S/R bumper insecure

O/S/R chassis leg badly corroded

O/S/R outer wheel arch badly corroded

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2010 38,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Different size tyres fitted from front to back of vehicle but matched pairs across the vehicle

Drivers door lower seal insecure

Drivers seat base collapsed

Exhaust blowing at joint between Cat and centre section

Exhaust blowing at joint between centre and rear sections

Handbrake has a lot of free travel

N/S/R Outer wheel arch badly corroded

N/S/R chassis leg badly corroded

O/S driveshaft outer CV boot perishing

O/S headlight aim on lower limit

O/S/R bumper insecure

O/S/R chassis leg badly corroded

O/S/R outer wheel arch badly corroded

Oil fller cap/breather leaking

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,153 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

different size tyre on axles

Fail 24 Nov 2009 36,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,596 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 33,580 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 29,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 25,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

srs light illuminated

Fail 18 Nov 2006 25,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

srs light illuminated

Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,915 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 20,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 20,678 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

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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M307 SVM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M307 SVM, 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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M307 SVM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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