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M309 FFL

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,756 mi
Last recorded44,756 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 FFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 44,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ( cracked ) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( corroding ) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 44,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres 16 years old o/s/r tyre 19 years old

Fail 4 Nov 2022 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres 16 years old o/s/r tyre 19 years old

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rails weld repaired

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Near side oute sill weld repaired

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis weld repaired

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,076 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,068 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,694 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 41,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,897 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 39,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,147 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,809 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,549 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,147 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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M309 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M309 FFL, 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 M309 FFL registered?

M309 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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